Alocasia platinum

Botanical fact sheet

✓ Verified fact sheet Nov 9, 2026

Taxonomy: Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia5
Height / growth form: Compact, upright; broad arrow-shield shaped, cool silver-gray leaves, lighter than 'Bisma', with less visible venation.2 3

Still missing: plant type, native distribution, natural habitat, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.

Sources (6)

Aroidpedia – Alocasia 'Bisma'
Foliage Factory – Alocasia 'Platinum' · Height / growth form
Foliage Factory – Alocasia 'Platinum' · Height / growth form
Garden.org – Alocasia
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Alocasia · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0

Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.

Community knowledge

Tips & experience from members

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Real data

How members water it

Not enough logs yet: at least 3 plants with regular watering logs are needed (now: 0). Waterings logged in Care feed this – anonymised and aggregated.

Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Alocasia

Watermediumgeneral genus data

Lightbright indirectgeneral genus data

Humidityhighgeneral genus data

Min. temperature18 °Cgeneral genus data

No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people

No monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.

Alocasia tip: It often drops leaves in winter – that is rest, not death; water less then.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Alocasia

🐱Cat moderate🐶Dog moderate🐴Horse moderate🦜Pet bird moderate🐰Rabbit, rodent moderate🐮Cattle moderate🐐Sheep, goat moderate🐷Pig moderate🐔Poultry moderate🐢Tortoise, herbivorous reptile moderate🧒Human (child) moderatedetails →

At a glance

Alocasia platinum – what to know

Alocasia platinum belongs to the genus Alocasia (Araceae); there is no species-specific data yet. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 18 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Alocasia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Alocasia platinum?

According to the general guideline for the genus Alocasia: Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Alocasia platinum need?

According to the general guideline for the genus Alocasia: It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Alocasia platinum get?

According to the general guideline for the genus Alocasia: Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Alocasia platinum toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

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