{"product_id":"bambino-alocasia-alocasia-x-amazonica-bambino","title":"Bambino Alocasia - Alocasia x amazonica 'Bambino'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBambino Alocasia (\u003cem\u003eAlocasia x amazonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bambino') is a very dwarf alocasia, 30cm to 40cm tall and wide, with slender, rounded, arrow-shaped leaves on pink stems, purple undersides and bold white veins. It is a much smaller plant than the familiar Polly, and its leaf margins are smoother than other amazonica types. All alocasias are toxic if eaten, so keep it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh contrast leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green blades, white veins, pink stems and purple undersides give it a dramatic look at any distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e A true dwarf, it sits happily on a bedside table, a shelf or an office desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoother margins.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender leaves are much smoother on the edges than other amazonica alocasias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA great pot partner.\u003c\/strong\u003e It looks best in a brightly coloured pot that balances the dark foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it as a houseplant, or beneath larger plants in a tropical garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBedside tables and desks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small pot in bright, filtered light suits it, and the white veins catch the eye at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free beds, plant 30cm apart beneath taller plants for a dark, patterned ground layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovered patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot on a warm, shaded verandah, it brings a jewel-like accent to a sheltered corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bambino Alocasia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shaded location with plenty of filtered light, or indirect sunlight. Protect it from frost, so garden planting suits tropical and subtropical areas, and elsewhere it belongs indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is essential, so check that pots have good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it settles in, for about 12 weeks. Feed every four weeks with a liquid fertiliser at half strength. Indoors, light regular watering and a daily mist keep the leaves lush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tidy it by removing old leaves. Leaves may die back in cooler months as the plant rests, so hold off feeding and heavy watering until new growth shows. If roots fill the pot, repot in spring, which is also the time to separate and pot up any young shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bambino Alocasia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and stays small, so it suits a table pot from the start. Keep it warm and in filtered light as it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube depends on our grower, who does not always have stock. A sold out tube simply means none is ready, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elephant-ears\"\u003eElephant ears and alocasias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/elephant-ear-plant-care\"\u003eElephant ear plants in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Bambino safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Alocasias are toxic if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy have the leaves died back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cooler months the plant may go dormant and the foliage dies back. Avoid feeding and heavy watering until new leaves appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 30cm to 40cm tall and wide. It is a very dwarf form, smaller than Polly, so it fits on a desk or bedside table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789656228159,"sku":"ALO-AMA-BAMBIN-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bambino-alocasia-alocasia-x-amazonica-bambino.jpg?v=1792193544","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bambino-alocasia-alocasia-x-amazonica-bambino","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}