Add a wild, exotic touch to your home with Alocasia Jacklyn, known for its dramatic leaf shape and deep green, veined foliage.
Alocasia Jacklyn is a new plant from the Aroid family that was recently discovered in Indonesia. Its name and where it came from have caused some debate among plant lovers. Many believe it may be a natural mutation of another plant called Alocasia portei. This tropical plant is loved for its bright green leaves with thin dark veins. The leaves have deep cuts that make them look like a stag’s head.
Alocasia Jacklyn is a rare houseplant that many collectors want, but it’s easy to take care of if it gets the right conditions. However, it is poisonous to people and pets.
Propagating Alocasia Jacklyn
You can grow more Alocasia Jacklyn plants by dividing the rhizomes (underground stems) of a mature plant. The best time to do this is in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. You’ll need small pots, fresh potting mix, and a clean, sharp knife or shears.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and look at the root ball. Find parts of the rhizome with a few stems and roots.
Use your knife or shears to cut off a healthy section with stems and roots. You can divide the plant into two or more sections, as long as each one has roots and stems. Fill your small pots with fresh potting mix and water them lightly. Plant each section in its pot.
Place the new plants in a warm, humid spot with medium to bright indirect light. To help keep the air moist, you can use a humidifier or cover the plants with a clear plastic bag.
The new plants usually take 1 to 2 months to settle in. When you see new leaves growing, the plants have taken root.
Requirements for Growing Alocasia Jacklyn
Light
Place your Alocasia Jacklyn where it gets medium to bright light, but not direct sunlight. Direct sun can burn its leaves. A good spot is near an east-facing window with soft morning light, or a few feet away from a south or west-facing window.
Soil
Plant your Alocasia Jacklyn in chunky soil that drains well but still holds some moisture. You can buy special aroid soil or make your own. Just mix one part regular potting soil with five parts chunky materials like perlite, vermiculite, coarse sand, or orchid bark.
Water
How often you water your Alocasia Jacklyn depends on the season and your indoor conditions. In spring and summer, it needs more water because it’s growing. In winter, it needs less. Always check the soil first—only water when the top few inches feel dry. This helps prevent root rot.
Temperature and Humidity
Alocasia Jacklyn is a tropical plant, so it likes warm temperatures and high humidity. It grows best between 65°F and 85°F. If it gets colder than 60°F, the plant can get damaged and grow slowly. If you put it outside in summer, bring it back inside when it gets down to 60°F. This plant also likes humidity of 60% or higher. The more humidity it gets, the bigger and more colorful its leaves will be.
Fertilizer
Feed your Alocasia Jacklyn once a month in spring and summer. Use a balanced organic houseplant fertilizer, but make sure to mix it with water at half strength. Always water the plant first, then add fertilizer so you don’t burn the roots. Don’t fertilize in fall and winter, because the plant rests during this time.
Pruning
Alocasia Jacklyn doesn’t need much pruning, but it’s good to remove yellow or dying leaves. Cut off these leaves at the bottom of the stem. This helps the plant focus its energy on growing healthy new leaves.
Repotting
You’ll know it’s time to repot your Alocasia Jacklyn when it gets too big for its pot or after 2 to 3 years, whichever happens first. A sign it needs repotting is roots growing out of the drainage hole.
Pick a new pot that’s one size bigger and fill it with fresh soil. Carefully take the plant out of its old pot and place it in the new one, keeping the soil level the same as before. After repotting, give it a good watering.
Pests & Diseases
Pests like scale, mealybugs, and spider mites can sometimes bother your Alocasia Jacklyn. Check the leaves and stems often for any signs of bugs. If you see any, gently remove them with a cotton ball or swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. Don’t rub the alcohol directly on the plant, as it can hurt the leaves. To keep pests from coming back, spray the plant with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
