Alocasia-Bambino

Alocasia-Bambino

                                     
  ID#629
 
 

Bambino is a new series of compact alocasia bred in Holland. This series is best suited for 4- to 6-inch production and makes a striking assortment. ‘Bambino’, ‘Curly Bambino’, ‘Green Bambino’ and ‘Silver Bambino’ make up the series. They are produced from tissue culture and are an ideal niche item.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 12” to 18 “ PLANT TYPE: Tropical/ house plant GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, only. WATER: moist well, drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Use a well-drained soil mix with a pH between 5.5 and 6.0. Never allow the plant to become totally dry, but do not overwater.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: N/A FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Grown for striking foliage
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Ideal fertilizer ratio is 20-10-20. Keep light levels at 65 to 75 percent shade; high light is good for production, but plants will tolerate low light levels in interior situations. Keep temperatures above 55° F. Best growing conditions are 70-84° F. Estimated growing time for 6-inch pots is 14 to 20 weeks, depending on conditions and time of year. -Plant perish during hurricane flood august 2011.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

June 2012

Additional Information: Adopted from Hank & Betsy Cochran Collection.

May  2011