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Alocasia 'Platinum' Large
Add a rare metallic statement to your indoor jungle
Alocasia ‘Platinum’ | Approx. 15 cm height | 12 cm pot | Fast EU shipping | Grown with love in the EU | Pet-toxic
Summary: Alocasia ‘Platinum’ is a rare and breathtaking variety, prized for its glistening silver leaves with an almost metallic sheen, adding modern sophistication to your plant collection.
✨ Why You'll Love the Alocasia ‘Platinum’
- ✅ Striking Silver Leaves – unique metallic-toned foliage for a luxurious touch
- ✅ Compact & Collectible – arrives in a 12 cm pot (P12) with a height of 15 cm (H15), perfect for small spaces, desks, or shelves
- ✅ Easy to Care For – thrives in bright, indirect light with moderate humidity
- ✅ Air-Purifying – improves indoor air quality while enhancing decor
- ✅ Perfect for Collectors – a must-have rare gem for Alocasia enthusiasts
🌞 Light & Placement
Place in bright, indirect light to maintain its metallic sheen. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves. Ideal near east- or west-facing windows or in greenhouse cabinets.
💧 Water & Humidity
Allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry before watering. Prefers moderate to high humidity (60–80%) to keep foliage healthy; mist regularly or use a humidifier. Protect from cold drafts.
🪴 Soil & Potting
Plant in a well-draining aroid mix containing orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir. Repot every 1–2 years in spring when roots fill the pot to support continued growth.
🐾 Toxicity & Safety
Toxic to pets and humans if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. Keep away from cats, dogs, and small children.
🌱 Growth & Propagation
Slow to moderate grower. Propagate by separating offsets from the tuber during spring repotting once mature enough to develop pups.
📆 Seasonal & Special Care
Reduce watering slightly in winter while maintaining humidity. Wipe leaves gently to keep their metallic sheen free from dust.
🐛 Common Issues
Yellowing or drooping leaves often indicate overwatering or low humidity. Watch for spider mites in dry air; treat promptly with neem oil if needed.
🧬 Botanical Background
Alocasia ‘Platinum’ is derived from the beloved Alocasia ‘Bisma’ and is treasured for its elegant, sculptural silver foliage with a rare metallic glow—perfect for collectors seeking unique tropical beauty.
🛒 Ready to transform your home into a luxurious jungle paradise?
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Alocasia 'Platinum' Large
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- All orders are subject to a €25 minimum order value requirement
- All orders are hand-picked and shipped from the Netherlands
- Plastic-free materials when possible
- Orders are usually processed in 1-3 working days and shipped via DPD and their international partner carriers
- At times, orders may take up to 7 days to ship
- Orders to Germany Free shipping over €60. Free shipping all other EU countries* at €100 (Except Malta and Cyprus)
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Super good packaging and the plant looked great! after just a few days after arrival a new leaf appeared, so I am super happy and can´t wait to have the little babies grow!
The Alocasia itself is beautiful and healthy, with a lovely new leaf already developing. However, the packaging method used for shipping was very disappointing. The pots were stacked together in a way that put strong pressure on the stems during transport for several days, which caused permanent bending on some petioles and damage to one leaf.
At first, my concerns were underestimated, but after additional photos and explanations, Plant Circle handled the situation professionally and offered a fair partial refund, which I appreciated.
So overall, the plant is beautiful, but the packaging method for large Alocasias clearly needs improvement.
The leaves were wrinkled from shipping.
The plant arrived with a torn leaf due to shipping.
Dropped 2 small leaves while in transit, but plant looks healthy
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Versand war zügig und verlief reibungslos, alles ordentlich verpackt und die Pflanzen kamen in einem sehr guten Zustand an. Gerne wieder!
La planta va arribar perfecta, estic molt content de veure que tenia moltes arrels.
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