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Alocasia Bambino

Name: Alocasia Bambino
Brand: Jennita
Price: 399.00 INR
Availability: InStock

₹ 999.00 ₹ 399.00

The Alocasia Bambino (Bambino Arrowhead) is a striking, dramatic jewel Alocasia prized for its sharp, architectural lines. A miniature relative of the popular Alocasia 'Polly', this compact variety features narrow, sword-shaped leaves of deep emerald to near-black, heavily contrasted by bold, glowing white veins and rich purple undersides.

Reaching a maximum height of just 12 inches, it is inherently built for small, curated spaces. Its small footprint, combined with high-intensity leaf contrast, makes it an exquisite living sculpture for tabletops, desktops, and terrariums.

The Ultimate Desktop Companion Unlike towering elephant ears, the Bambino channels all its energy into perfecting its highly detailed, compact leaves. It stays perfectly sized for indoor shelving and tight spaces without ever outgrowing its home.

The Resilience of Corms If the plant faces severe stress or cold temperatures and drops its foliage, do not discard it. The underground corms store vital energy; keep the mix barely moist in a warm spot, and it will reliably sprout fresh leaves in the spring.

Caution: Toxic to Pets Like all Alocasias, the Bambino contains calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing or ingesting the leaves or stems can cause mouth irritation and stomach distress in dogs and cats. Keep this plant safely out of reach of pets.

Light

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Requires bright, indirect, filtered light. Avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun, which will quickly scorch the dark velvet leaves and bleach out the striking white veins. Low light will slow growth and cause the stems to become weak and leggy.

Watering

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Allow the top 50% of the soil mix to dry out completely before watering thoroughly. Jewel Alocasias store moisture in their thick stems and are highly sensitive to overwatering and root rot. Never leave the pot sitting in stagnant water.

Humidity & Soil

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Thrives in high humidity (60%+). Use an open, ultra-chunky aroid mix composed of potting soil, orchid bark, perlite, and charcoal to ensure maximum oxygen reach to the root system right after deep watering cycles.