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Alocasia micholitziana 'Variegated Freydyk'

Family Araceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   11   RHS:   FT   EGF:   G2   Australia:   5  
Care Level
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Alocasia micholitziana 'Variegated Freydyk' (elephant ear) bears faded orange blossoms. This tender perennial is clump forming and has variegated and spotted pastel yellow and medium green foliage that is showy, glossy, bold textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Alocasia micholitziana 'Variegated Freydyk' (elephant ear) is spotted. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tender perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, container, house plant, specimen and tropical.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Alocasia micholitziana 'Variegated Freydyk' (elephant ear) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.