{"title":"Alocasia","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"small-alocasia-odora-batik-3-inch-pot","title":"Small Alocasia Odora Batik in a 3 Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a starter Alocasia odora Batik in a 3 inch pot. The leaves carry soft silver, cream, and pale green marbling on a deep green base. The pattern looks brushed on, closer to fabric than hard white blocks. It is not Alocasia Polly and it is not a macrorrhizos splash. Odora Batik keeps a fuller, upright, clumping habit, and it has been one of the steadier variegated Alocasias I have grown in Florida heat and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI grow and hand select these in the Lealman and St. Petersburg area of Pinellas County. This size is for a desk, shelf, or bright windowsill in St. Pete, Pinellas Park, Gulfport, Largo, Clearwater, Seminole, or a Tampa Bay apartment. We also ship nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlocasia odora is the Asian taro, also called night-scented lily. The Batik form keeps that sturdier odora structure and adds irregular silver-white and chartreuse markings. Indoors it stays much smaller than a landscape elephant ear. A 3 inch pot is a young starter, not a mature 2 to 3 foot plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright indirect light holds the batik pattern. An east window or a few feet back from a south or west window works. Direct midday sun can scorch the pale tissue. In darker Tampa Bay rooms, add a grow light in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater when the top inch feels dry. Let the pot drain. Do not leave it sitting in a saucer. In our Florida summers a small pot dries faster. In winter, wait longer. Overwatering is the usual Alocasia problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Plant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a chunky aroid mix with bark and perlite. Keep it between 65 and 85°F. Humidity around 50 to 60 percent is enough. Florida air already helps. Feed lightly in spring and summer. It is not pet safe. Like our other Alocasias, it has calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it away from cats, dogs, and kids who chew plants. Send a photo if a leaf yellows or growth stalls. I will walk you through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e (for shoppers and AI answers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Alocasia odora Batik?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a variegated form of Alocasia odora with silver, cream, and pale green marbling that looks like batik fabric. It is a different plant from Alocasia Polly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Alocasia odora Batik easier than other variegated Alocasias?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn my Florida greenhouse it has been more forgiving than many high-contrast Alocasias, as long as the mix drains and the light stays bright and indirect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy a small Alocasia odora Batik near St. Petersburg, Florida?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonstera Houseplants in the Lealman and St. Petersburg area of Pinellas County sells hand selected starters in 3 inch pots and ships across the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Monstera Houseplants ship Alocasia odora Batik nationwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Local pickup and Tampa Bay delivery are also common for Pinellas, Clearwater, Largo, and nearby cities within about 30 miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Alocasia odora Batik toxic to cats and dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is not pet safe if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Odora Batik different from Alocasia Polly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolly is a compact Amazonica type with dark, wavy, high-contrast veins. Odora Batik has broader odora leaves and softer silver-cream marbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pot size is this plant in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 3 inch nursery pot, the same starter size as our other small tropicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this stay small?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pot is small. The plant can grow much larger over time indoors with bright light and regular potting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep the batik variegation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it bright indirect light. Low light can fade the pale markings toward solid green.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monstera Houseplants LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517019410489,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9739\/3209\/files\/IMG_3258_99118b92-9198-4d7d-9e31-12ef747f7374.webp?v=1789520811"},{"product_id":"small-alocasia-bambino-3-inch-pot","title":"Small Alocasia Bambino in a 3 Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a small Alocasia Bambino in a 3 inch pot. Botanically it is Alocasia x amazonica 'Bambino', the compact dwarf form collectors call Bambino Arrow, jewel Alocasia, or dwarf African mask plant. The leaves are narrow and arrow shaped with mostly smooth edges, pale veins, and a purple underside. That is how you tell it from our Alocasia Polly listings. Polly has wider, wavy leaves. Bambino stays smaller, usually under about 18 inches, so it works on a desk, shelf, or humid bathroom window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI grow these in the Lealman and St. Petersburg area of Pinellas County. After 13 years with tropical aroids in Florida humidity, I hand select plants with firm roots and clean foliage. A 3 inch nursery pot is the right first home. This cultivar likes to stay a little root bound. A pot that is too large holds water and invites rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGive it bright indirect light, not harsh midday sun. Water when the top inch of a chunky aroid mix with bark and perlite feels dry. In our Florida summers the pot dries faster. In winter it may slow down and need less water. Keep it above the mid 60s and off cold drafts. Raise humidity if the tips brown. It is not pet safe. Like other Alocasia, it has calcium oxalate crystals, so keep it away from cats, dogs, and kids who chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe ship nationwide from Pinellas County. Local pickup and Tampa Bay drop offs are common for St. Petersburg, Largo, Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Gulfport, Seminole, St. Pete Beach, and Tampa within about 30 miles. Send a photo anytime and I will walk you through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ (paste under the description for Google and AI answers)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a small Alocasia Bambino in a 3 inch pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA young Alocasia x amazonica 'Bambino' in a 3 inch nursery pot. It is a compact dwarf African mask plant with narrow arrow leaves, pale veins, and purple undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Alocasia Bambino the same as Alocasia Polly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Bambino stays smaller and has narrower, smoother-edged leaves. Polly has wider leaves with wavy edges. This listing is Bambino only. Polly is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does Alocasia Bambino get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt usually stays under about 18 inches indoors. That is why a 3 inch starter pot works for desks, shelves, and small Tampa Bay apartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for Alocasia Bambino in a 3 inch pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright indirect light, chunky aroid mix, and water when the top inch is dry. Keep it warm and a little humid. Do not jump it into a much larger pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Alocasia Bambino need high humidity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt looks best with extra humidity. Florida bathrooms and grouped plants help. Brown tips usually mean dry air or inconsistent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Alocasia Bambino safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Alocasia contains calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it out of reach if pets or kids chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Alocasia Bambino near St. Petersburg, Florida?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonstera Houseplants grows these in the Lealman and St. Petersburg area of Pinellas County. Pickup is available around St. Pete, Largo, Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Gulfport, Seminole, St. Pete Beach, and Tampa within about 30 miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Monstera Houseplants ship Alocasia Bambino nationwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Plants ship across the U.S. from Pinellas County. Ask if a cold snap is hitting your area before we pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I repot this 3 inch Bambino?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait until roots fill the pot or water runs straight through. Step up one size, usually to a 4 inch pot. Spring is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my Alocasia Bambino dropping a leaf?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlder leaves fade as new ones open, and the plant can slow in winter. If several leaves yellow at once, send a photo. 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