How to prune alocasia bambino

Any time a leaf yellows or dies; winter dieback is expected. Cut declining petioles flush at the corm base with sterilised, sharp scissors. Wear gloves to avoid skin irritation from calcium oxalate sap. Do not remove healthy leaves to force bushiness — this weakens the corm.

As needed; remove dead leaves when they appear. Alocasia 'Bambino' (a compact amazonica hybrid) requires no pruning beyond removing yellowed or dead leaves. It is a corm-growing plant without branching stems. Simply snip dying petioles close to the base with sterilised scissors. During dormancy in winter more leaves may die back — this is normal, not a sign of poor health.

Cut declining petioles flush at the corm base with sterilised, sharp scissors. Wear gloves to avoid skin irritation from calcium oxalate sap. Do not remove healthy leaves to force bushiness — this weakens the corm.