How to care for a Alocasia Jacklyn

How To Care for an Alocasia Jacklyn

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in medium-bright indirect light. Not suited for direct sun or low light. Alocasia can go into a dormancy phase and dieback during winter. Increasing light and humidity can help deter this.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity and filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This plant may NOT be suitable for a home with pets.

Fun Fact

Hailing from the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia, this Alocasia can grow up to 3–4 feet tall at maturity, with leaves reaching up to 2 feet long!

Plant Origin

Indonesia

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Alocasia Jacklyn:
  • Yellow leaves, wet potting mix: 

Overwatering

  • Drooping, leaf curl, dry potting mix: 

Thirsty plant, underwatered

  • Leaf drop, etiolation: 

Not enough light