Cultivar guide · Alocasia sulawesi (commonly sold as A. Jacklyn)
Alocasia Jacklyn
Striking arrow-shaped leaves with deep, dramatic lobed margins giving a serrated appearance, on a dark green leaf with prominent yellow-green veining. Petioles are often deep purple-black.
Family
Araceae
Classification
cultivar
Mature size
2–4 ft tall; leaves 12–18 inches at maturity
Pet safety
toxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Water when top 1–2 inches of soil are dry; chunky aroid mix essential
- Humidity
- 60% or higher
- Temperature
- 65–80°F (18–27°C); goes dormant below 60°F
How to tell it apart from look-alikes
A relatively new cultivar; sometimes confused with Alocasia Tandurusa (similar serrated leaves but more upright growth) and Alocasia Stingray (different leaf shape that resembles a stingray with a tail).
Pet safety: Alocasia Jacklyn is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Verify on ASPCA.
Botanical reference: Kew Plants of the World Online — Alocasia
For full care of the parent species, see the Alocasia care guide.
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