Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek Tattoo’ - alocasie de colectie

Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek Tattoo’ is a rare and highly prized variety among collectors, noted for its velvety leaves of deep green, crossed by contrasting veins and additional patterns that create a spectacular visual effect. These unique markings, resembling natural drawings, inspired the name “Tattoo”, turning each leaf into a true work of art.

The elegance of the foliage, the velvety texture, and the strong contrast between the dark green and light veins make this Alocasia one of the most impressive tropical decorative leaf plants.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek Tattoo’
• Family: Araceae
• Common names: Elephant Ear, Alocasia Frydek Tattoo
• Plant type: tropical decorative foliage plant
• Leaves: large, velvety, arrow-shaped
• Color: intense dark green with contrasting pale green veins and additional decorative patterns
• Growth habit: compact, elegant, and upright
• Growth rate: moderate

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers bright indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can damage the leaves
• Watering: moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist but avoid waterlogging
• Substrate: very airy, rich in organic matter, and with excellent drainage
• Humidity: prefers high atmospheric humidity
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-28°C
• Fertilization: regular during active growth period

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For healthy roots and spectacular foliage, use Secret Garden’s professional substrate for Monstera & tropical plants — a balanced mix of peat, pine bark, perlite, and coconut fiber, specially designed for tropical plants sensitive to excess water.

✨ What makes it special:

• velvety leaves with a premium look
• unique patterns between veins, resembling natural drawings
• spectacular contrast between dark green and light veins
• rare and highly sought-after variety by collectors
• instantly adds an exotic and sophisticated look to any space

📌 Note: Alocasia is a sensitive plant. Therefore, you may receive these plants with some leaf imperfections, but these do not affect the plant’s viability. Older leaves may show small flaws, tears, or marks that appeared during cultivation and transport. The “Tattoo” pattern may vary slightly from one specimen to another, each plant being unique.

Height with pot included approx. 30 cm