Albo Mint Variegated Frydek

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Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated Albo

Albo Mint Variegated Frydek

Quick Facts

growth HabitUpright, corm-forming
mature SizeMedium
lightBright indirect light
humidityHigh humidity
temperatureWarm
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedModerate to Fast
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Part of the Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated familyVariegated Sport£ · CommonExtremely LowAlbo colour-break cultivar of Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated, Species associated with the Philippines; mint-variegated collector form in cultivation.
£23· 7cm plant

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£23· 7cm plant
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Morphology

leaf ShapeSagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards. (Arrow-shaped)
leaf LengthMedium
leaf WidthMedium
petiole ColorGreen, unaffected by leaf variegation
venationProminent, pale
textureVelvety
variegationchimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. white sectoral variegation layered over the base cultivar's own mintVariegation featuring a speckled, marbled, or light pastel-green pattern. marbling — a compound colour break, distinct from plain MintVariegation featuring a speckled, marbled, or light pastel-green pattern. Variegated
growth HabitUpright

About

A further Albo colour break on top of the already-variegated Mint Variegated Frydek — trade listings are explicit that this is a distinct, rarer form rather than the standard mint marbling. Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated Albo shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated — sagittate (arrow-shaped) leaves on upright growth — with crisp white sectoral patches layered over the existing mint-frosted marbling of the velvety sagittate leaf, a second, distinct colour break on the same cultivar.

Native Range

Philippines

Market Analysis

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Before You Buy

Shared checklist for Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated and its cultivated forms

  • Inspect the corm and any visible roots — both should be firm and healthy; variegated alocasias are not more robust than their green counterparts
  • Check that variegation is present on at least one fully developed leaf — photos of emerging growth only are not sufficient proof
  • Spider mites are the primary pest concern: inspect leaf undersides for stippling or fine webbing before introducing to your collection
  • Pups of variegated alocasias should show variegation from an early stage — a pup that is entirely green may not carry the variegation

Propagation Guide

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Shared across every form of Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.

Difficulty
Easy
Time to Establish

3-6 months

True From Cuttings
Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

Wait for the mother plant to produce corms or pups before dividing. Larger, well-established plants produce offsets most readily. Alocasias do not propagate reliably from stem cuttings.

Care Guide

Growing Conditions

General care shared across all forms of Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.

Substrate

Well-draining loamy mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% worm castings. Alocasias need moisture retention unlike most aroids but still require good drainage.

Watering

Keep evenly moist during the growing season — never waterlogged, never bone dry. Check soil every 3–4 days in summer. Reduce significantly in winter when growth slows.

Humidity

60–80%. Lower humidity causes brown leaf edges; very low humidity combined with dry compost will trigger dormancy.

Fertilising

Balanced fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in winter.

Repotting

Every 12–18 months in spring. Alocasias like being slightly snug in their pots — don't overpot.

Common Problems

Problem

Leaves yellowing and dropping

Cause

Overwatering, cold temperatures, or natural dormancy

Fix

Reduce watering; ensure temperatures stay above 16°C; dormancy is normal in winter

Problem

Brown leaf edges

Cause

Low humidity or irregular watering

Fix

Increase humidity and maintain consistent watering routine

Problem

Spider mites

Cause

Most common pest; thrive in hot, dry conditions

Fix

Mist regularly; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap; increase humidity

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