Alocasia Tandurusa 'Jacklyn'
A plant that boasts shape, colour, texture and pattern. It is a real treat for the eyes!
This plant has had a complicated history with poaching, but is now a great example of how tissue-culture growing can help prevent plants growing in their natural habitat being negatively affected by popular global houseplant trends.
Lots of warmth, lots of humidity and lots of bright light. Don't let these gorgeous plants sit in temperatures of 13ºC and below, and never water them if the top soil is still noticeably wet.
Alocasias can go through a process called 'cycling', which is when the oldest leaf dies as the plant is pushing out a new leaf. This is often a tactic for storing energy and can be stopped by consistent feed, light and warmth. It also stops once the plant has reached a certain maturity.
