Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 12-24 inches

Bambino Alocasia, also known as the Jewel Alocasia, has to be one of the most beautiful house plants you can grow. With dark green, arrow-shaped leaves and contrastingly bright-colored veins, the Bambino Alocasia will brighten up any indoor space. A smaller alocasia variety native to Southeast Asia.

Best Locations For Growing Bambino Alocasia

Bambino Alocasia is happy to be grown in any room as long as it receives enough light and is protected against any cold draughts or burning sunlight.

Bambino Alocasia Sunlight Requirements

The Bambino Alocasia plant requires a bright spot, although avoid any direct sunlight, especially during the middle of the day, which will scorch the wonderful foliage.

Bambino Alocasia Care

Preferring a high humidity environment, Bambino Alocasia will benefit from regular misting and even placement near a shower from time to time. It prefers a light and free-draining soil mix and should be kept at 60 - 85 °F. Dead leaves can be removed by cutting the stem at the base of the plant.

Watering Bambino Alocasia

Bambino Alocasia requires evenly moist soil at all times. Water regularly, using harvested rainwater if available at room temperature.

Feeding Bambino Alocasia

The Bambino Alocasia plant will benefit from a monthly feed using a houseplant fertilizer from early spring until late summer.

Bambino Alocasia Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light

Care Requirements: Medium

Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 12-24 inches

Mature Spread: 12-24 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Yellow

Flower Shade/Description: Yellow

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, Purple

Foliage Description: Purple Green

Temperature: 65° - 80°F (18° - 27°C)

Humidity: Should Not Dip Below 60°F

Common Name: Bambino Alocasia

Other Name(s): Bambino

Scientific Name: Alocasia amazonica 'Bambino'

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Alocasia_Bambino-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Bambino Alocasia