A lightning-bolt perimeter
Deep cuts and long tips create a strong zigzag around the blade.
Alocasia 'Jacklyn' 9cm
Normal price
€14,00
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Alocasia tandurusa ‘Jacklyn’
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- Araceae
- Accepted species
- Deeply lobed foliage
- Bright indirect light
- Young collector form
Alocasia tandurusa ‘Jacklyn’ forms long green blades with deep irregular lobes, dark venation and a lightly textured surface. The perimeter appears almost electrified while the veins keep all that movement organised.
A young 9 cm pot already shows the wild geometry that made it famous among collectors. Successive leaves can develop clearer lobes and stronger contrast between green tissue and the dark frame.
What makes it distinctive
‘Jacklyn’ does not rely on variegation: perimeter, relief and venation create all the intensity in green tissue.
A dark vascular frame
Central and lateral veins stand out across green and visually organise the lobes.
Texture without velvet
Fine surface relief breaks reflections and adds depth to otherwise solid green.
Why you will love it: it carries the energy of a variegated plant without white tissue, and its scientific identity is as interesting as its appearance.
In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Display it on a bright shelf or in a plant cabinet against a clear background so the serrated outline reads in silhouette. Matt black, khaki, rust or pale grey planters repeat its earthy, almost prehistoric aesthetic.
Plants that set it off
Combine it with calm continuous blades and different growth directions while sharing warmth and an airy substrate.
- Alocasia scalprum — a narrow smooth blade with a clean outline provides immediate contrast.
- Philodendron tortum — fine finger-like lobes repeat movement in a more airy form.
- Homalomena wallisii — a low oval pattern stabilises the base of the composition.
Care at a glance
Light
Abundant bright indirect light. Gentle morning sun only after gradual acclimation.
Water
Water when the top 2–4 cm dries, maintaining rhythm without permanent moisture around the corm.
Atmosphere
Keep at 18–27°C with moderate to raised humidity and complete protection from cold and draughts.
Pets
Not pet-safe. Aroid tissues contain irritating insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
Selected for this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail
Light and orientation
Provide abundant bright indirect light near an east-facing or filtered south-facing window. Turn the pot slightly each week for balanced growth and acclimate gradually before any gentle direct sun.
Water without saturation
Water when the top 2–4 cm dries, wetting the whole root ball evenly. Drain fully; permanent saturation around roots and corm raises the risk of rot.
Humidity and airflow
Moderate to raised humidity helps a new leaf unfurl smoothly. Pair it with gentle airflow and clean foliage rather than keeping the blades continually wet.
Temperature and winter pace
Keep ideally at 18–27°C and never below 16°C for long. Growth may slow or leaves may be lost in lower light; reduce water accordingly without keeping the mix permanently wet.
Substrate and repotting
Use a chunky, airy aroid mix in a pot with immediate drainage. Move up by only one pot size and do not bury the corm deeper than its previous level.
Nutrition and repotting
Osmocote Exact Mini is a controlled-release feed designed for small pots. Apply it strictly at the label rate and do not combine it with frequent liquid feeding. If a new substrate is already enriched, wait until its initial nutrition has been used.
Botanical identityOrigin & taxonomic identityThe species, origin and cultivated selection
Its accepted identity is recent
Alocasia tandurusa is an accepted species in Araceae. Its scientific name was published only in 2023.
Origin in Sulawesi
Its native range is documented in Sulawesi, Indonesia, within the wet tropical biome.
‘Jacklyn’ and tandurusa
The name ‘Jacklyn’ became established in trade before the scientific identity was clarified. The accepted species behind that cultivated form is now A. tandurusa.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who likes to look beyond the surface
Formal description followed trade fame
The plant was already circulating in collections when the species was published in 2023, a clear case of horticultural trade preceding formal taxonomic naming.
Lobes increase perimeter
For a given area, a deeply divided leaf has much more edge than an entire blade, altering airflow, water shedding and mechanical behaviour.
Dark venation maps growth
Every lobe connects with vascular branches that supply tissue and reinforce narrow projections.
A new leaf does not open in final texture
It begins soft and paler, with lobes sometimes looking less defined. Dark colour, thickness and relief develop while hardening.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about behaviour, common signs and correct care for this plant.
01 Is it really Alocasia tandurusa or simply ‘Jacklyn’?
The current accepted botanical identity for the plant known in trade as ‘Jacklyn’ is Alocasia tandurusa. The scientific name was published in 2023.
02 When exactly should I water?
Check the top 2–4 cm and the pot's weight. Water once the surface has dried but the root ball is not bone dry, then drain fully without leaving water in the outer pot.
03 Can Osmocote be used in such a small pot?
Yes, Exact Mini is designed for small pots, but the dose must be measured strictly. Do not combine it with frequent liquid feed, and wait if the fresh mix is already enriched.
04 Why is one leaf yellowing and dropping?
An old leaf may be retired as a new one opens. Several yellow leaves, soft petioles or constantly wet mix mean watering, temperature, light and roots all need checking.
05 Does it go dormant in winter?
In lower light and temperature it can slow sharply or lose some foliage. Do not water as though it were growing in summer; keep the corm warm and match water to the actual growth rate.
06 Is it safe around cats, dogs and young children?
Not for chewing or ingestion. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals can cause oral pain, drooling and difficulty swallowing. Keep it out of reach and contact a vet or doctor if exposure occurs.
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