Alocasia Bambino Aurea: A Care Guide for Growing Indoors

Alocasia Bambino Aurea carries narrow, elongated arrow-shaped leaves with pale veins running over a patchwork of golds, yellows, sunrise orange and dark green on the leaf surface. The underside of the leaves can display a wonderful array of crimson tones. The slim blades and upright arrangement give Bambino a lighter outline than the broader, more heavily scalloped foliage of Polly.

Bambino belongs to the cultivated Amazonica group of Alocasias, whose ancestry is Asian despite the geographical suggestion of the name. It grows from a central corm which holds its foliage in a compact cluster.

These distinctions alone make Alocasia Bambino Aurea a truly rare and highly desirable aroid.

Plant Care Guide:

Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Its variegated foliage has less chlorophyll than the fully green form, making good light especially important. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.

Water: Alocasia Bambino Aurea prefers lightly moist soil but does not tolerate waterlogged roots. Allow the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, then water thoroughly and let excess water drain away. Reduce watering when growth slows, particularly during winter.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity. We suggest aiming for around 60–75%, with gentle air circulation. Avoid placing it directly above a radiator or in a drying draught.

Temperature: Enjoys consistently warm conditions. Aim for 18–27°C and keep temperatures above 15°C. Protect it from cold draughts and chilly windowsills, particularly overnight in winter.

Plant Tips:

1. An east-facing window or a south-facing window with the sunlight filtered through a sheer curtain can provide suitable light. Full-spectrum LED grow lights are useful during darker UK months; avoid treating the Aurea form as a low-light plant.

2. Use an airy, freely draining medium that still retains some moisture. We recommend coco coir, perlite and fine-grade orchid bark, with a pot proportionate to the root system. Avoid moving a small Bambino into a much larger pot, where unused substrate can remain wet for too long.

3. Feed with a complete houseplant fertiliser while the plant is actively growing, following the product’s dilution instructions. Reduce or pause feeding when growth slows rather than trying to encourage new leaves with extra fertiliser.