🌱 Alocasia Bambino Care Guide

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Avoid direct sun — it can scorch the narrow leaves.

• Can tolerate medium light, but growth will slow.

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💧 Watering

• Keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy.

• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.

• Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.

• Use lukewarm, filtered water if possible (they’re sensitive to minerals).

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💨 Humidity

• Loves high humidity (60–80%).

• Ways to boost humidity:

  • Pebble tray

  • Room humidifier

  • Grouping plants together

• Leaves may crisp at the edges if humidity is too low.

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🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 18–27°C (65–80°F).

• Protect from drafts, AC vents, and temperatures under 15°C (60°F).

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🌱 Soil

Use a well-draining chunky mix, such as:

• 40% potting soil

• 30% perlite or pumice

• 20% orchid bark

• 10% coco coir or peat

Alocasias hate sitting in waterlogged soil.

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🌿 Fertilizing

• Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength.

• No fertilizer during winter dormancy.

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🌾 Repotting

• Repot every 1–2 years or when roots circle the pot.

• Choose a pot only 1–2 cm (½–1 inch) wider.

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🍃 Common Issues

Yellow leaves

• Usually overwatering or poor drainage.

Brown tips/edges

• Low humidity or underwatering.

Drooping leaves

• Could be cold, underwatering, or shock from moving.

Spider mites

• Alocasias are prone. Check leaf undersides and mist or wipe regularly.

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🌱 Dormancy Note

Alocasias may lose several leaves in winter — this is normal. Keep lightly moist and resume stronger care in spring.

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If you’d like, I can help with:
✔ diagnosing a specific problem
✔ a custom care routine based on your home (light, humidity, etc.)
✔ tips for propagation or pest control