Alocasia 'Jacklyn'
Alocasia 'Jacklyn'
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The Alocasia sulawesi 'Jacklyn' is a captivating houseplant admired for its striking, deeply lobed leaves that feature a vibrant green color with prominent veining. The foliage's unique shape and intricate patterns create a dramatic and exotic appearance. This Alocasia exhibits an upright growth habit and when fully mature, 'Jacklyn' typically reaches a height of approximately 2-3 feet.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Alocasia sulawesi
Common: Jacklyn Alocasia, Jacklyn Elephant Ear
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Bright Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
- Humidity: High
- Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
- Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- Alocasias go dormant in winter, so don't be alarmed if growth slows down during this period.
- To encourage your Alocasia to flower, provide it with optimal conditions and allow it to rest during the winter period.
- If your Alocasia does flower, it's a sign that the plant is healthy and happy. However, if you are not interested in the flowers, you can simply remove them which will help redirect the plants energy into producing new leaves.
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Araceae family, also known as the Arum family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 3,700 species.
- Alocasias are native to tropical and subtropical regions oof Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Eastern Australia.
- While Alocasias are grown for their beautiful leaves, they can also produce flowers that are not very showy and non-fragrant.
- This plant has air purifying qualities and is believed to remove indoor pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene.
- This Alocasia was named after an agricultural journalist from the Philippines named Zac B. Sarian.
- Unsafe / Toxic
- Medium Maintenance
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