Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated Albo
Albo Mint Variegated Frydek
Typical UK price
£23
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 0
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 19 Apr 2026
- On record
- 1
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated Albo
A further Albo colour break on top of the already-variegated Mint Variegated Frydek: trade listings are explicit that this is a distinct 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
Albo colour-break cultivar of Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated, Species associated with the Philippines; mint-variegated collector form in cultivation.
Classification
- Genus
- Alocasia
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Upright, corm-forming
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- SagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards. (Arrow-shaped)
- Leaf length
- Medium
- Leaf width
- Medium
- Petiole colour
- Green, unaffected by leaf variegation
- Venation
- Prominent, pale
- Texture
- Velvety
- Variegation
- chimericVariegation 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 habit
- Upright
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | £23 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Inspect the corm and any visible roots; both should be firm and healthy, since 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
Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated Albo care
- 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.
- Feeding
- 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, so don't overpot.
Common problems
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
Brown leaf edges
Cause: Low humidity or irregular watering
Fix: Increase humidity and maintain consistent watering routine
Spider mites
Cause: Most common pest; thrive in hot, dry conditions
Fix: Mist regularly; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap; increase humidity
Gear for this plant
- Flowers of Sulphur, 99.99% PurityDusted onto a fresh corm or rhizome cut to guard against rot before repotting.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Mint Variegated Albo
- Methods
- Offset (corm/pup), Corm division. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3-6 months
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- 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.