Alocasia jacklyn

Description

Alocasia tandurusa ‘Jacklyn’ is a spectacular tropical plant known for its deeply cut, highly textured foliage. Extremely graphic and architectural, it adds a strong visual impact to aroid collections and tropical plant displays.

Botanical Family

Araceae

Genus

Alocasia

Species / Cultivar

Alocasia tandurusa ‘Jacklyn’

Origin

Native to Sulawesi (Indonesia), where it grows in warm, humid, and shaded tropical forests.

Foliage

Deep green leaves with dramatic cuts and strong texture, giving a highly sculptural and exotic appearance.

Growth Habit & Development

Upright and structured growth habit. Moderate growth rate, suitable for indoor tropical collections.

Cultivation

Thrives in bright indirect light, high humidity, and a well-draining but slightly moist substrate. Avoid direct sunlight and water stagnation.

Terrarium Compatibility

• Tropical humid terrarium: Yes (large setups)
• Paludarium: Yes
• Tropical vivarium: Yes
• Nano terrarium: No
• Indoor cultivation: Yes

Recommended Substrate

A well-aerated mix of coconut fiber, pine bark, perlite, sphagnum moss, and activated charcoal.

Watering

Keep the substrate lightly moist without excess water.

Humidity

Recommended humidity: 60% to 90%.

Temperature

Ideal range: 18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F). Avoid temperatures below 15°C (59°F).

Growth Rate

Moderate growth. Mature size: approximately 50–80 cm depending on conditions.

Current Size

Plant sold in a pot of 10 cm. Size 25/30 cm

Maintenance

Remove damaged leaves regularly and maintain stable high humidity for optimal growth.

Why choose Alocasia ‘Jacklyn’?

For its unique deeply cut foliage and highly sculptural appearance, making it one of the most distinctive Alocasias for collectors.

Additional Information

• Botanical name: Alocasia tandurusa ‘Jacklyn’
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: Sulawesi (Indonesia)
• Type: Tropical plant
• Exposure: Bright indirect light
• Watering: Regular
• Humidity: High
• Difficulty: Intermediate to expert
• Growth: Moderate
• Compatible terrarium: Yes (large setups)
• Compatible paludarium: Yes
• Plant size: approximately 30 cm