{"product_id":"alocasia-frydek-variegata-variegated-elephant-ear-live-plant","title":"Alocasia 'Frydek' Variegata — Variegated Elephant Ear, Live Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlocasia 'Frydek' Variegata is a highly sought-after collector aroid, prized for velvety, arrow-shaped leaves with striking silver-white variegation splashed unpredictably across deep green foliage. Prominent contrasting veins give the leaves an almost hand-painted appearance, and no two leaves display quite the same pattern — a genuine collector centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is the variegated form of Alocasia micholitziana, sometimes called the African Mask Plant for its dramatic, sculptural leaf shape. It stays relatively compact as an indoor specimen, making it well-suited to shelves and tabletops despite its bold presence, though it can grow considerably larger outdoors in favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: Bright, indirect light is essential for maintaining strong variegation; low light causes legginess and reduced patterning. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the delicate leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWater: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry before watering; never let the plant sit in standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: High humidity preferred (60–70%+); a humidifier, pebble tray, or grouping with other plants helps maintain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining, chunky aroid mix — perlite, orchid bark, and coco coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWater quality: Sensitive to hard tap water; filtered or distilled water helps keep foliage vibrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDormancy: May lose leaves and go dormant in fall\/winter with reduced light — this is normal; increasing light and humidity can help prevent dieback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to pets and humans if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals). Keep away from curious pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipped in a 4\" container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders ship out UPS every Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099049193538,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8655\/8274\/files\/il_794xN.8173948879_2186.jpg?v=1784097961","url":"https:\/\/darkapothecary.myshopify.com\/products\/alocasia-frydek-variegata-variegated-elephant-ear-live-plant","provider":"Dark Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}