The Bambino features stunning foliage that are a deep olive colour, with silver veining and purple undersides. The narrow leaves and compact growth habit are what set this dwarf Alocasia apart from it's similar cousins. Since these guys grow from a tuber they can go through dormant periods in the colder months.
Common name | African mask plant |
Scientific name | Alocasia Bambino |
Origin | Hybrid cultivation but the parent species are from Southeast Asia |
Growth height | Approx 30cm |
Water | Water when the top soil begins to dry |
Light | Bright indirect sunlight |
Toxic when eaten? | Yes |
Nursery pot size | 12cm |
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