Alocasia Bambino
Regular price $19.00A Dwarf Alocasia with glossy, dark green leaves and striking, light green to white venation as it matures. The undersides of the lanceolate leaves are a contrasting dark red/purple hue. Consistent bright, indirect light will keep this Alocasia compact and full of foliage - the more light they receive the more water and nutrients they prefer.
Shop all Alocasia or learn more about this genus here or family grouping here
Current Pot Size: 100mm
Origin: East Borneo
Synonyms: Elephant Ear Plant, Alocasia Bebe
Light: Category 3 - 5 (please see our blog on plant light requirements)
Soil: Well draining, moisture retaining - Indoor mix (please see our blog on soil requirements)
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season (please see our blog on plant food)
Watering: Don't over water, they like to dry out between waterings.
Maintenance: Keep warm over winter to slow down/stop dormancy. If they experience temperatures of less than 15 Degrees Celsius consistently they will go dormant in which watering should be kept to a minimum (about once a month) until new growth emerges in Spring.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
We are now adding in 'Transport risk' in the product description as some plants are more delicate than others and/or find transport stressful. We will rate in terms of Low, Medium or High risk and discuss specifically to the plant in question. If this information is not provided yet please feel free to reach out via email to ask. Please also note that if plants are sent with new leaves that haven't had the chance to harden off they are susceptible to physical damage in transit as the slightest touch can cause it.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.
