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title: "I'm thinking about getting an alocacia, any specific type I should…"
description: "I'm thinking about getting an alocacia, any specific type I should get? I'm thinking about getting a frydek"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "LittleMorningLatte"
published: "2025-09-09T17:54:23.997039Z"
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# I'm thinking about getting an alocacia, any specific type I should…

_Posted by LittleMorningLatte on 2025-09-09_

I'm thinking about getting an alocacia, any specific type I should get? I'm thinking about getting a frydek

## 7 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-09

Polly is probably the most commonly available. Frydek is wonderful for variegation fans. If you want something smaller, cuprea or azlanii are nice picks.

### BlondeinBrooklyn commented on 2025-09-11

I have a variegated frydek i bought from Brumley \& Bloom (excellent quality \& good prices) \& its one of my absolute favorites. Has produced 3 leaves in last month. My recommendation is to put it in a self watering pot with a 50/50 mix of stratum \& perlite. I never let reservoir go dry. Water is treated w/aquarium purifier + an eye dropper full of Super Thrive \& Prop Drops per gallon.

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#### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-09-11

Looks pretty! Thanks for the advice

### Mads commented on 2025-09-11

Polly is a good starter Alocasia. I’ve read that hybrids are generally easier to care for/are more resilient.

I have a Polly and a Green Unicorn that grow happily and give me no problems (knock on wood).

Keep an eye out for spider mites - these are the Alocasia’s #1 nemesis.

#### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-09-11

Ive been told to be wary of spider mites, thats my one concern

#### Mads replied on 2025-09-11

Valid! I think if they have decent humidity and a semi hydro or self-watering setup, you should be good. 👍

### Cawajee commented on 2025-09-18

I’ve had really good luck with Tiny Dancers but they don’t have the traditional Alocasia look we all want. My Melo seems pretty hardy. So does my Dragon’s Breath.

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