Alocasia Jacklyn Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia Jacklyn is a tropical plant in the Araceae family that is thought to have mutated from another species, Alocasia portei. This plant is very eye-catching because of its bright green leaves marked with dark lines on the veins. Alocasia Jacklyn is also called Alocasia tandurusa because its leaves have the shape of a deer head.
Common Name |
Alocasia Jacklyn
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia tandurusa
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia Jacklyn Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia Jacklyn.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia Jacklyn needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia Jacklyn needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia Jacklyn Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia Jacklyn to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia Jacklyn to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Alocasia Jacklyn Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia Jacklyn. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia Jacklyn plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Alocasia Jacklyn Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia Jacklyn plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia Jacklyn toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia Jacklyn Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia Jacklyn, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Alocasia Jacklyn Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia Jacklyn plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
Indonesia
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