Alocasia Bambino Arrow (Elephant Ear) - H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I care for an Alocasia Bambino Arrow? Bright indirect light is essential, moderate watering allowing the top few centimeters to dry out between waterings, high humidity of 60-80% — mist 2 to 3 times a week or use a humidifier. Use filtered water to avoid lime deposits. Fertilize once a month in spring and summer.
Is the Alocasia Bambino Arrow toxic to pets? Yes, like all Alocasias, it contains irritating calcium oxalates and is toxic if ingested by dogs and cats. Keep it out of reach of your pets and young children.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Graphic arrow-shaped leaves • 🎨 Shiny dark green with pronounced veins • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm • ⚠️ Toxic to pets
The Alocasia Bambino Arrow is a compact tropical plant native to the forests of Southeast Asia. Its upright arrow-shaped leaves, shiny dark green with sharply defined light veins, give it a unique graphic and dynamic profile within the Alocasia family. Compact size H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm — perfect for a shelf or desk.
Requires high humidity but offers a very effective decorative impact in a small space. Note: toxic if ingested by pets.
Which Alocasia variety to choose?
The Alocasia genus comes in compact sizes and large architectural varieties with very distinct foliage. Here are the most distinctive profiles:
- Alocasia Bambino Arrow (this plant) — shiny dark green arrow-shaped leaves, H40 cm | Pot Ø14. The most graphic and dynamic in a compact size.
- Alocasia Nebula Silver Compacta — metallic silver foliage with nebula-like patterns, H30 cm | Pot Ø14. The most sophisticated.
- Alocasia Dragon Scale — textured leaves with silver and green dragon scales. The most textured and rarest.
- Alocasia Red Secret — green foliage with coppery red underside, H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The most colorful.
- Alocasia Macrorrhiza — very large heart-shaped leaves, impressive size H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The largest.
Other varieties are available in our full collection — Cucullata, Wentii, Zebrina, Regal Shield, and more.
Exposure & location
Alocasia Bambino Arrow needs bright indirect light to keep its foliage shiny and its veins contrasting — this is its main requirement.
- Ideal exposure: bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window.
- Avoid: direct sunlight that burns delicate leaves, too much shade that weakens stems and fades leaf veins.
- Temperature: 18–27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Humidity: ideal ambient humidity is 60–80% — mist regularly or use a humidifier.
- Soil: light, airy, and well-drained — universal potting mix with perlite.
Turn the plant a quarter turn every 2 weeks so all leaves receive equal light and growth stays even.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — let the top 2–3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Water: filtered or rested for 24 hours — hard water dulls the leaves and can burn sensitive roots.
- Humidity: regularly mist the foliage in dry air.
- Drainage: a pot with drainage holes is essential — roots rot quickly in waterlogged soil.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid green plant fertilizer, once a month in spring and summer.
In winter, the Alocasia may lose one or more leaves and go dormant — reduce watering and wait for spring. The plant will naturally regrow with new leaves. Check out our new plant care guide to get started right.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
Its arrow-shaped upright leaves create a vertical and dynamic silhouette that contrasts effectively with round or trailing foliage.
- On a shelf or desk: in a matte white or terracotta ceramic pot, its upright leaves create an immediate graphic vertical accent.
- In composition: pair it with a Calathea with round leaves or a trailing Pothos to play with contrasting shapes.
- Ideal pot: matte ceramic in white, gray, or terracotta — neutral tones highlight the glossy dark green without competing with it.
Its upward-pointing arrow-shaped leaves give a sense of momentum and energy — an effective contrast to broad, spreading plants in an arrangement.
Verdeia advice
- Humidity is essential — native to humid tropical understories, it quickly suffers from dry heated indoor air. Mist 2 to 3 times a week or place a humidifier nearby in winter.
- Winter dormancy is normal — one or more leaves may drop in winter. Reduce watering, maintain light, and wait for spring — it will naturally regrow.
- Repot every spring — compact Alocasias grow relatively fast. Annual repotting into a slightly larger pot keeps growth active.
- Avoid hard water — it can cause spots and dull the glossy foliage. Prefer filtered or water left to stand for 24 hours.
- ⚠️ Toxic to pets and humans — contains irritating calcium oxalates. Keep out of reach of cats, dogs, and young children. See our plants and pets guide for suitable alternatives.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Alocasia 'Bambino Arrow'
- Common name: Elephant Ear, Alocasia Bambino Arrow
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Pot diameter: 14 cm
- Approximate height: 40 cm
- Adult size: up to 40–60 cm indoors
- Light: bright indirect light — avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate — allow the top few centimeters to dry out between waterings
- Humidity: high (60–80%) essential
- Temperature: 18–27 °C
- Care: moderate (humidity essential)
- Toxicity to pets: toxic if ingested (calcium oxalates)
- Decor style: Tropical / Graphic / Urban jungle
- Feature: unique upright arrow-shaped leaves, glossy dark green with pronounced veins, compact size, possible winter dormancy
Each plant is unique: photos show a representative example. Leaf size and shape naturally vary depending on growing conditions and the season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.