Need help to identify this Alocasia

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

Bought this tiny Alocasia at a specialty shop today and the salesperson didn't know the name. Can anyone id? It is in a very small 2" pot and was in a section that said miniature plants for terrariums. Silvery stripe on center leaf vein.

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espor1
Original Author
11 years ago
After searching the web for several hours I think I may have found my plant. I think it is Alocasia Bambino, a relatively new, dwarf Alocasia. What I read it likes high humidity (hence the terrarium reference above) and doesn't grow any taller than 12". Does anyone grow the Alocasia Bambino and can you confirm that this is the plant?
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11 years ago
espor1,

I can see why you bought that plant. It's beautiful! I would have bought it too. I don't have one, but just wanted to comment.
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grabmebymyhandle
11 years ago
I've never seen a Bambino look like that!

It may just be an immature leaf form of bambino or another similar alocasia... But I wouldn't count on it!

if it were me, I'd count my blessings that I snagged that plant, I've not seen one quite like it, but those jewel types are much more common in Asia, it may be something that's available there and not in the states...

nice find!