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title: "I did a thing during my lunch time and I’m so happy. This Alocasia…"
description: "I did a thing during my lunch time and I’m so happy. This Alocasia Frydek variegated was very high on the bucket list. Any tips on keeping her happy?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/65035cc07608e932a78fd08a"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Planty Things"
published: "2023-09-14T19:19:28.343Z"
language: "en"
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# I did a thing during my lunch time and I’m so happy. This Alocasia…

_Posted by Planty Things on 2023-09-14_

I did a thing during my lunch time and I’m so happy. This Alocasia Frydek variegated was very high on the bucket list. Any tips on keeping her happy?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8LquXvGoxl_JIjJbNcJgI-ymaFqSOGMnb0kxNGbSd34/80a2ef8c3e754585a1a649c06f0ad3ff.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-09-14

Very pretty!

### Samkhowell commented on 2023-09-14

I just got one too, looking for the same tips. So scared of reversion, or it dying, or anything happening to it at all.. one thing I have learned is that any plant with white variegation would do well with a silica supplement once a month. I was told by one of my sellers that the silica protects the white in the plant. Obviously more light than green plants, but never direct sun. Supplementing with artificial lights is what I do. Seems to be working this far, we will see.. yours is beautiful though!!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/RaATNK09m2em56JAGV0kMPIZTsNcKFjlxU320t7xEso/79a1427964c14bbc9abb24437cec548f.webp?size=large)

#### Planty Things replied on 2023-09-14

So pretty!! I love white leaves but they terrify me 😂. I haven’t read up much on silica I’m going to do some digging. Thank you!!

#### Madderdebs replied on 2023-09-15

Is it just the white that it helps or pink as well??

#### Samkhowell replied on 2023-09-18

I believe it’s for all types of variegation.

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