Alocasia Jacklyn, deeply cut foliage

Alocasia tandurusa, Alocasia Jacklyn

Legend has it that Alocasia tandurusa was discovered a few years ago in Indonesia by a certain Enjie Jacklin. Since renamed Alocasia Jacklyn, this rare plant with its unique foliage has become a collector's obsession.

How to recognize Alocasia tandurusa or Alocasia Jacklyn?

A rhizomatous plant with an upright habit, Alocasia Jacklyn exceeds 1.5 meters in its natural environment. It reaches a maximum height of 80 centimetres when grown indoors in pots.

As with alocasia zebrina, Alocasia Jacklyn's long, rigid petioles are streaked with brown. The dark stripes contrast with their mauve or light pink color.

Thick leaves stand like shields at the top of the stems. They can measure over 60 centimetres long and 30 centimetres wide. The deeply lobed, sagittate leaf blades have a wavy margin. The bright-green leaves have dark-green, almost black veins. They are covered with hairs that give the foliage a rough texture. This distinguishes Alocasia Jacklyn from alocasia 'Sabrina Narrow at a glance.

Alocasia tandurusa is toxic to animals if ingested. Keep yours out of reach of cats and dogs. It can also cause skin irritation. Remember to wear gloves when pruning or taking cuttings.

Our maintenance tips

Alocasia Jacklyn are not plants to be placed in everyone's hands. They need light, rich soil, a little knowledge and a lot of attention.

Watering

Alocasia Jacklyn fear excess water. To prevent root rot, allow the substrate to dry between waterings and remove any stagnant water from the saucer.

Water the soil preferably with rainwater. The soil should be moist but not soggy.

Spray

Alocasia Jacklyn plants require a high level of humidity. Spray foliage with non-calcareous water, preferably rainwater.

Repotting

In spring, transfer your Alocasia tandurusa to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.

In a pierced terracotta pot, pour a layer of clay balls for drainage. Then add a substrate for houseplants. Add sand or perlite to the substrate.

Place your Alocasia tandurusa in the center of the pot and top up with potting soil to within two centimeters of the rim. Pack gently and water for the first time.

Fertilization

You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.

Apply green plant fertilizer to stimulate growth.

Cleaning

The leaves of your Alocasia Jacklyn accumulate dust. It interferes with photosynthesis and encourages the appearance of parasites. Clean them with a clean, damp sponge.

Remember that alocasia Jacklyn is toxic. Wear gloves when dusting.

Cutting

Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.

Locate a young shoot and carefully separate it from the mother plant. Take care to remove its roots without damaging the rest of the root system.

Prepare buckets with potting soil similar to that used for adult plants. Translucent pots are best. You'll be able to monitor root growth.

Place the bulbils on the surface, flat side down and pointed side up. Water and then place your bulbils in a greenhouse or transparent crate.

Diseases / Threats

Red spiders

Mealybug, accompanied by ants for its honeydew.

Mealybugs

Information

Family	Araceae - Araceae
Type	Alocasia - Alocasia
Species	Alocasia Jacklyn - Alocasia tandurusa
Lifecycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Exposure	Half-shade
Substrat	Humus soil
Planting methods	In pots In tubs
Categories	Interior Rhizome Herbaceous
Tags	Fritillary Soiffarde Toxic
Origin	Southeast Asia
Hardiness (USDA)	12a
Leaf color