{"product_id":"alocasia-frydek-oreille-d-elephant-velours","title":"Alocasia 'Frydek' (Velvet elephant ear) — H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"alocasia-frydek\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Deep green arrow-shaped leaves with a velvety feel • 🤍 Striking white veins • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Regular watering • 🌡️ Stable 18-27 °C • 📏 H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia 'Frydek'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cem\u003eAlocasia micholitziana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Frydek' or velvet elephant ear, unfurls large arrow-shaped leaves of an almost black green, with a surface as velvety as fabric, crossed by white veins that draw a crisp pattern. The species is native to the rainforests of the \u003cstrong\u003ePhilippines\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in the shade of tall trees, and ranks among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-tropicales\"\u003etropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e with the most graphic foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eDelivered at 60 cm tall in a 19 cm pot, it already carries several leaves 30 to 40 cm long on upright stems. The contrast between the dark green and the pale veins can be seen from afar, and the texture of the leaf blade absorbs light instead of reflecting it, giving the foliage a very distinctive matte look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"gamme-alocasia\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhich Alocasia to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alocasia\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/a\u003e genus comes in very different foliage types — here are the closest profiles to place the Frydek:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia 'Frydek'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — velvety deep green arrow-shaped leaves, striking white veins, H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The choice for dark, contrasting foliage with a unique feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-polly-oreille-elephant\"\u003eAlocasia Polly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — glossy dark green leaves with silvery veins, compact habit. The choice for the same contrast in a smaller size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-zebrina-oreille-d-elephant-zebree\"\u003eAlocasia zebrina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — yellow-green and black-purple zebra-striped stems, dark green arrow-shaped leaves. The choice for stems as decorative as the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Frydek needs plenty of light, but filtered: that is what keeps its leaves deep green and its veins bright white. Direct sun marks the velvet with pale spots, while a room that is too dark slows the emergence of new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, 1 to 2 metres from an east- or west-facing window, or behind a sheer curtain facing south.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, bedroom — a stable spot, away from front doors and radiators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, never below 15 °C, with no draughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-draining — houseplant potting mix lightened with perlite or fine bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn winter, it is normal for it to slow down and lose an old leaf from time to time: it starts growing again as soon as the days get longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe root ball should stay slightly moist, never soggy: let the top 2 to 3 centimetres of potting mix dry out between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e in Alocasia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring and summer, every 10 to 15 days in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pot with drainage holes is essential, and never any standing water at the bottom of the decorative pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% or more — set it on a tray of damp clay pebbles or near other tropical plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month from April to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e dust the leaves with a soft brush or a dry cloth — water leaves marks on the velvet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 years in spring, into a pot only slightly larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAvoid misting the leaves directly: on the velvety surface, droplets stay in place and end up leaving marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIts dark, graphic foliage becomes the focal point of a green corner, and it naturally finds its place in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-les-plantes-pour-une-ambiance-tropicale\"\u003etropical atmosphere\u003c\/a\u003e built around a few bold plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo soften its graphic look,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nephrolepis-green-lady-fougere-de-boston-dinterieur\"\u003eNephrolepis 'Green Lady'\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — the fern's light, pale green fronds contrast with the large dark matte leaves, and both enjoy humid air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an all-velvet duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-warscewiczii-plante-paon-veloutee\"\u003eCalathea warscewiczii\u003c\/a\u003e — its velvety dark green leaves with purple undersides share the same matte texture, with a wider, lower habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a low cabinet or a plant stand,\u003c\/strong\u003e at eye level, it reveals the relief of its veins and the texture of the velvet, which are lost when the plant stands on the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring out the veins,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip the pot into an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-brussels-round-anthracite\"\u003eElho Brussels anthracite decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø25 cm — the matte grey extends the dark green of the foliage and leaves the white of the veins as the only contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLit from the side by a lamp in the evening, the velvety surface takes on an almost silvery grey look that completely changes how the plant reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it warm and away from draughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e a sudden drop in temperature or an open window in winter is enough to turn a leaf yellow within a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn the pot a quarter turn every two weeks:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves orient themselves towards the light, and regular rotation keeps a balanced silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut old leaves at the base:\u003c\/strong\u003e when an old leaf turns completely yellow, cut its stem flush with the base to focus energy on new growth, as explained in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/alocasia-guide-complet-des-varietes-et-conseils-dentretien\"\u003eAlocasia guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia micholitziana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Frydek'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvet elephant ear, Alocasia 'Green Velvet'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philippines\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 90 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, let 2-3 cm of surface dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-draining, rich in organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, minimum 15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, arrow-shaped, velvety deep green with white veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium, upright habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested, irritating sap\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban jungle \/ Graphic \/ Contemporary tropical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The number of leaves and the contrast of the veins naturally vary depending on the light and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278090019081,"sku":"56740","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/alocasia-frydek-oreille-delephant-velours-h60-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8545814.jpg?v=1793781496","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/alocasia-frydek-velvet-elephant-ear","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}