Alocasia watsoniana, Jewel Alocasia mass market albo-variegata

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‘Frydek’ is a cultivar of Alocasia micholitziana which is famous for its iridescent leaves that become more velvety as they mature

They really seem to thrive under artificial lights such as fluorescents and LEDs

Each of the offspring is a genetically distinct individual and the traits range across the siblings

The mother plant is a vigorous Hawaiian bred tiveyi x veitchii and the male parent is our veitchii "Pink Candy Cane"

Alocasia watsoniana, Jewel Alocasia mass market albo-variegataAlocasia watsoniana is a gorgeous species with intricate veining rivaling those of many Anthuriums. Jewel Alocasia thrive under bright light indoors and part sun shade outdoors. They also do very well under grow lights. High humidity encourages new growth more quickly. Temperatures are best between 60 85 degrees. Good soil drainage is essential to keeping Alocasia happy. We use a chunky mix of coconut chips, perlite and sparing sphagnum moss and make