Noteworthy CharacteristicsEmerald green, 18-inch, arrow-shaped leaves with prominent white veining that almost resembles a rib cage. ‘Frydek’ works well as a houseplant because it doesn’t need a lot of light. Contact with sap may irritate skin.

CareIn the garden, this plant needs moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Indoors, grow in filtered light. Needs high humidity, and ample water and fertilizer during the growing season indoors.

PropagationSow seed at 73°F when ripe. Divide the rhizomes, or separate the offsets, in spring or summer. Root stem cuttings from spring to early summer.

ProblemsMealybugs and scale insects outdoors. Fungal and bacterial leaf diseases are common on indoor plants. During propagation, bacterial soft rot can occur.