Alocasia Bambino Pink Variegata (eitjes, knolletjes)


Size: 3.5 cm
Price:
Sale price€43,95

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In stock (8 units), ready to be shipped
In our nursery we have various forms of one plant. Plants are living beings and so they are sometimes different. Variations in color and size are therefore possible.

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Characteristics

Plus points:

  • This plant remains compact.
  • This plant has beautiful mottled leaves.
  • This plant can also be seen in our physical store upon request. Please email customer service for this.

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Description

A small wonder with great potential: this tuber of the rare Alocasia Bambino Pink Variegata forms the basis for a truly unique houseplant. Those who provide the right conditions are rewarded with compact, elegant arrow-shaped leaves in which soft pink variegation can become visible - a rare and sought-after phenomenon at Alocasia-species.

Origin

The Bambino is a dwarf form of the well-known Alocasia amazonica, and was created through selective breeding as a compact plant for enthusiasts with limited space. The Pink Variegata-variant is extremely rare. These tubers come from a variegated mother plant, which means there is a high probability of developing variegated leaves. Nevertheless, variegation remains genetic: a single tuber can also sprout completely green. Because this chance exists, the price is relatively friendly compared to already outgrown variegata-exemplars.

Characteristics

A compact Alocasia with narrow, arrow-shaped leaves and - with some luck - striking pink and light green variegation. Each tuber is unique: some plants develop rich fur patterns, others remain greener. The final leaf markings only become apparent over time.

Care

Light

After sprouting, place the tuber in a bright spot without direct sunlight. Plenty of indirect light is crucial for good leaf development and to support any variegation.

Temperature

This species likes heat. A constant temperature between 22 and 28 °C is ideal. Below 18 °C slows growth considerably.

Substrate

Use an airy, well-draining mixture based on coir, bark and sphagnum. Avoid heavy or wet potting soil.

Humidity

High humidity of at least 60% promotes healthy growth and prevents young shoots from drying out. A terrarium or nursery is ideal in the start-up phase, but make sure there is a regular fresh air supply and mild air movement.

Watering

Water moderately, preferably with demineralized water or clean rainwater. Keep the substrate slightly moist, but avoid stagnant moisture. A tuber that is too wet may rot.

Nutrition

Only when the first leaves have fully developed can you start using a very dilute foliar plant food, at most once a month.

Flowering

The Bambino Pink Variegata rarely blooms indoors. At this young stage, flowering is not yet an issue. Focus on leaf development.

Note that although this tuber comes from a variegated mother plant and thus there is a significant chance of variegation, it always remains a surprise. Sometimes completely green plants develop. This is precisely why this tuber is attractively priced - with any luck, something special will grow from it.

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