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title: "I purchased this Variegated Frydek a little over a month ago. I’ve…"
description: "I purchased this Variegated Frydek a little over a month ago. I’ve been watering on the schedule suggested by Planta but it has lost its leaves and these two…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "paiges.planties"
published: "2023-12-28T17:53:59.773Z"
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# I purchased this Variegated Frydek a little over a month ago. I’ve…

_Posted by paiges.planties on 2023-12-28_

I purchased this Variegated Frydek a little over a month ago. I’ve been watering on the schedule suggested by Planta but it has lost its leaves and these two are paling and getting crunchy. Help please!

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## 6 comments

### E commented on 2023-12-28

Frydeks are so stinking tricky! How often is it telling you to water? The soil looks pretty heavy in these pics but idk if you had just watered it. It’s a fine balance with giving them enough humidity without overwatering. Also, is there a hole in the bottom of the plastic pot? You’ll want a good drainage hole! I have mine in a terracotta pot and even though the soil dries out faster in it, i feel like I can control the moisture a lot easier. I would remove her from this soil and let the roots dry out a bit before repotting in new, loose soil. Best of luck!!

#### paiges.planties replied on 2023-12-28

Thank you so much! I did just water her, it’s telling me to water every 14 days and I feel like all of my other alocasia always needed a lot more. I have her in Calloway’s potting mix with osmocote and perlite but I also have leca and sphag if you think that might be a better option for her?

### Mullein commented on 2023-12-28

I’m definitely not an expert, but I’ve been growing a frydek corm for a couple months now. Mine lives in a humidity dome, fluval statum instead of soil, and a heat mat on low for good measure (I don’t think it’s necessary but I’m dealing with New England winter)

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#### paiges.planties replied on 2023-12-28

I think I’ll definitely give mine a humidity dome as well!

#### paiges.planties replied on 2023-12-28

I actually found the ones I had that I used for Halloween decor! How perfect 🤣

#### Plant fanatic replied on 2024-01-09

If it continues to do bad go to Fluval for a bit

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