Alocasia Platinum – Rare Silver Alocasia with Metallic Foliage

Alocasia ‘Platinum’ is a stunning and rare jewel Alocasia known for its smooth, silvery foliage that shimmers with metallic undertones. The leaves display cool platinum tones with subtle veining, giving the plant a sleek, modern, almost futuristic appearance. Compact and elegant, this cultivar is perfect for collectors who appreciate unique color and refined texture.

Slow-growing but extremely showy, Platinum thrives in bright, warm indoor environments, greenhouse cabinets, and grow tents where its metallic sheen really stands out.

🪴 Product Details

• Botanical name: Alocasia sp. ‘Platinum’

• Common name: Alocasia Platinum, Silver Jewel Alocasia

• Form: Small potted plant

• Feature: Silvery-platinum foliage with soft, smooth texture

• Growth habit: Compact, upright jewel Alocasia

• Grown in: Lava rock and perlite mix for strong, stable root development

• Condition: Rooted, acclimated, and actively growing

• Each plant is selected for strong silver coloration, leaf symmetry, and healthy root growth

Natural variation occurs — younger leaves may appear greener and develop stronger silver tones as they mature.

🌿 Growing Conditions

• Temperature: 70–75°F

• Humidity: ~60% ideal (transition gradually after arrival)

• Light: Bright, indirect light enhances the metallic sheen and prevents fading

🌱 Care Instructions

• Water: Keep the medium evenly moist using bottom-watering or a self-watering system. Avoid allowing it to fully dry out.

• Humidity: Prefers 60–80%; slowly acclimate to household humidity.

• Temperature: Maintain 65–80°F; avoid cold drafts.

• Soil (if repotting): Use a chunky aroid mix of coco coir, bark, and perlite.

• Fertilizer: Feed monthly during growth at ¼–½ strength.

• Dormancy: Growth slows in cooler months; reduce watering until new growth appears.

✨ Why Collectors Love It

The Alocasia Platinum is prized for its sleek metallic foliage and refined, minimalistic beauty. Its cool silver tones and compact jewel stature make it a standout piece in any rare plant collection.