Which Alocasia variety to choose?

The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how Alocasia Jacklyn stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Alocasia Jacklyn (this plant): spectacular deeply lobed foliage with embossed texture, unique prehistoric look, compact habit (30 cm). Rare collector's version.
• Alocasia Dragon Scale: thick foliage with silver veins resembling dragon scales (45 cm). Premium textured version.
• Alocasia Silver Dragon: metallic silver foliage with very pronounced veins, compact habit (25 cm). Premium silver version.
• Alocasia Lukiwan: silver foliage with dark green veins, compact habit (20 cm). Rare silver version.
• Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with silvery-white veins, compact habit (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
• Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
• Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage turning green (35 cm). Spectacular colorful version.
• Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
• Alocasia Cucullata: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
• Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple undersides (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.

Why choose Alocasia Jacklyn? If you are looking for an Alocasia with spectacular deeply lobed foliage, a unique embossed texture, and a fascinating prehistoric look, Jacklyn is the perfect choice. It is a highly sought-after and rare collector's plant.

Exposure & location

Alocasia Jacklyn appreciates bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and pronounced veins. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location for optimal growth.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, living room, or room with window without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the Alocasia Jacklyn is a collector's plant that appreciates high humidity to reveal the full beauty of its textured foliage.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist regularly or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their embossed texture.

The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its spectacular deeply lobed foliage and unique embossed texture, the Alocasia Jacklyn brings a touch of sophistication and character to your urban jungle. It creates a fascinating and refined focal point.

• To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, or other plants with textured foliage to create a sophisticated and contrasting urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the lobed foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a collector's plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to add a touch of sophistication.

The deeply lobed foliage creates a spectacular effect that brings a touch of sophistication and unique character to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Provide bright indirect light: to keep its dark green foliage vibrant.
• Maintain high humidity: mist regularly to reveal the full beauty of its textured foliage.
• Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular embossed texture.
• Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
• Enjoy its rarity: the Alocasia Jacklyn is a highly sought-after and sophisticated collector's plant.

A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Jacklyn captivates with its spectacular deeply lobed foliage and unique embossed texture reminiscent of prehistoric ferns. A rare collector's plant ideal for bringing sophistication and character to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Alocasia 'Jacklyn'
• Common name: Alocasia Jacklyn, Elephant Ear
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H30 cm
• Adult size: up to 40–60 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: moderate (for plant enthusiasts)
• Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Rare / Textured / Sophisticated
• Particularity: spectacular deeply lobed foliage, unique embossed texture, fascinating prehistoric look, air-purifying plant, highly sought-after collector's plant, compact habit, slow growth

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the lobes and the density of the foliage naturally vary.