🌳 Description:

• Scientific name: Alocasia Tandurusa ‘Jacklyn’
• Family: Araceae
• Genus: Alocasia
• Origins: Indonesia (Gorontalo province, northern Sulawesi island)
• Domestic use: Decorative indoor plant
• Key features: Very elegant variety with wavy-edged leaves; the coloration fades from light green at the edges to a dark green, almost black central vein, with intermediate yellowish veins; imposing habit with leaves that can exceed 60 cm in length. Toxic if ingested: keep away from pets and children
• Average adult size: 100–150 cm, with leaves over 60 cm long and about 30 cm wide
• Flowering: Rare indoors; mainly appreciated for its foliage
• Scents: Odorless

🌞 Light exposure: Medium-high, indirect, and diffused light. Avoid direct sun exposure which could damage the leaves. A bright environment promotes vigorous growth.

🚿 Watering: Keep the substrate slightly moist with regular watering. Avoid waterlogging which causes root rot. Use room temperature water.

🌡️ Minimum tolerable temperature and cultivation temperature: Minimum 15°C. Prefers temperatures between 18 and 28°C. Requires a warm and humid environment. Avoid cold drafts.

🌱 Soil type and repotting: Well-drained substrate: mix of universal potting soil, perlite, and humus. The pot must have drainage holes. Repot every 1–2 years in spring.

🌿 Fertilization: Every 2–4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer) with balanced fertilizer for tropical plants. Suspend in winter.

✂️ Pruning or other recommended agronomic treatments: Remove yellowed or damaged leaves at the base. Regular pruning is not necessary.

💧 Environmental humidity: High humidity (60–80%). Mist frequently or place the pot on a tray with moist expanded clay. In dry environments, use a humidifier.

Dimensions are purely indicative and refer to an adult plant.