Alocasia 'Bambino' 14cm Plants GrowTropicals
Alocasia 'Bambino' — 9cm
Alocasia

Alocasia 'Bambino'

£8.99
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Description

Alocasia 'Bambino' is the small-space answer to the African mask plant. Each narrow, arrow-shaped leaf is deep forest green, lacquered to a high shine and cut through with bold silver-white veins and when the light catches it from behind, the underside glows a deep aubergine purple.

Mature plants reach roughly 30–40cm tall, with leaf blades around 15–18cm long and just 5cm across. It's a plant that rewards a close look rather than shouting across a room, which is why growers nicknamed the type jewel Alocasia in the first place.

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    How to care for Alocasia 'Bambino'

    Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and water me once my top few centimetres feel dry.

    In their words

    What our customers say

    Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

    Emily P.

    Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

    James R.

    Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

    Sophie L.
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    About Alocasia 'Bambino'

    Alocasia 'Bambino' is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 16°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

    Good for

    Kitchen

    Care level

    EasyChallenge

    A little effort

    Light

    ShadeFull sun

    Bright, indirect light

    Watering

    Evenly moistDries out fully

    Let the top few centimetres dry out

    Humidity

    Average homeHigh humidity

    Needs high humidity

    Temperature

    Keep above 16°C · Likes a warm room

    Feeding

    Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

    Growth habit

    Upright →Clumping →

    Plant type

    Aroid →

    Toxicity

    Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

    Genus

    Alocasia →
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does my plant come with a pot?
    Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

    It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

    If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
    How big will my plant be when it arrives?
    Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

    If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

    That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
    What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
    There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

    Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

    When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

    We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
    What should I do when my plant arrives?
    First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

    Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

    It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

    Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

    Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
    Will my plant survive being shipped?
    Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

    During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

    That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

    The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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    Everything about Alocasia

    Alocasia are some of the most striking houseplants you can grow. Bold, architectural leaves on slender stems that immediately draw the eye. They're native to tropical and subtropical forests across Southeast Asia, where they grow on the forest floor in warm...

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    Alocasia Care Guide
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    Packaged with Care

    Every order is hand-packed in eco-friendly, protective packaging - refined through thousands of deliveries to ensure your plant arrives healthy, hydrated, and looking its best.

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    From rare collector’s pieces to easy-care favourites, our plants arrive fully potted and ready to enjoy. Add a personalised note at checkout for a thoughtful finishing touch.

    Delivered fresh, beautiful, and gift-ready.

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    Sustainability at Heart

    All plants are ethically sourced from trusted growers, never wild-collected. Every order ships carbon-neutral in minimal-waste packaging.

    Good for your home - and the planet.

    Verified reviews

    Rated by real customers

    Customers praised this miniature Amazonica variety for arriving "happy and healthy" with "stunning" leaf undersides. Shoppers consistently noted excellent packaging and plant condition. One customer mentioned some dry leaf tips on bottom leaves. Overall, customers described the plant as "lovely," "beautiful," and "cute," with strong support and fast delivery.

    • The undersides are STUNNING!! The plant is gorgeous and actively growing
    • A cute miniature version of the Amazonica. Arrived happy and healthy
    • Arrived in top condition very well packaged and is in perfect healthy condition
    • 5 stars: 13 (93%)
    • 4 stars: 1 (7%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Anonymous (United Kingdom)
    9cm

    Very happy with how the plant was packaged. The ‘Alocasia Bambino’ plant I received looks happy and healthy and is similar to how the plant looked online (not quite as leafy).

    Anonymous review photo
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    Amy S.
    I think plant shops should

    I think plant shops should start to photograph the undersides of leaves because the Bambino undersides are STUNNING!! The plant is gorgeous and actively growing so I look forward to seeing it develop

    Amy S. review photo
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    Tom B.
    Lovely and healthy plant.

    This plant arrived in top condition very well packaged and is in perfect healthy condition. Great support from the team at grow tropicals too.

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    Annette C.
    A cute miniature version of

    A cute miniature version of the Amazonica. Arrived happy and healthy (as is usually the case with all GT plants).

    S
    Samantha

    Lovely plant

    S
    Samantha

    Lovely plant

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    Alex W.
    Beautiful

    Beautiful

    Thank you for your lovely review! We hope to see you again soon.

    Best wishes,

    Sonia :herb:

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    Wieslaw J.
    Great little plant. Bought a

    Great little plant. Bought a baby one and it was delivered very lively and fresh looking but unfortunately small bottom leafs had all dry tips, like a fifth of a length.

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    Pippa l.
    What a fab plant! Arrived

    What a fab plant! Arrived in perfect condition. Thank you.

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    Catherine P.
    Arrived in great condition with

    Arrived in great condition with lots of healthy leaves.

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    Dominic M.
    Great plant, perfectly packaged and

    Great plant, perfectly packaged and delivered in record time . Bravo !!

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    Anel L.
    Exceptional plants packed with great

    Exceptional plants packed with great care and attention. I always come back to this company to purchase plants and their customer service always exceed expectations.

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    Amanda

    Healthy plant

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    Amanda

    Healthy plant

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