{"product_id":"alocasia-platinum","title":"Alocasia ‘Platinum’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia ‘Platinum’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking and highly sought-after houseplant, prized for its extraordinary metallic silver foliage. Its broad, sculptural leaves have an almost liquid sheen, giving the plant a futuristic appearance that sets it apart from more traditional Alocasia varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a well-established plant in an 11cm pot, offering an excellent example of this unusual collector's variety. Its dramatic silver colouring creates a stunning contrast against darker foliage plants and makes an immediate statement in any indoor plant collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Alocasia are admired for their bold architectural growth and exotic appearance. \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia ‘Platinum’\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly desirable thanks to its unique silvery foliage, which appears almost metallic when viewed in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Alocasia, it grows from tuberous rhizomes that store water and nutrients. Allow the compost to dry slightly between waterings and avoid leaving the plant sitting in water. A \u003cstrong\u003ewarm position above 16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from cold draughts, will help encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, place in \u003cstrong\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e. While higher humidity can be beneficial, consistent watering and good light levels are far more important to long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Nursery Pot Size: 11cm\u003cbr\u003e• Approximate Height: 25cm\u003cbr\u003e• Fits Decorative Pot Size: 13cm+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more unusual houseplants? Browse our collection of \u003ca title=\"Rare and unusual houseplants from grow urban.\" href=\"https:\/\/growurban.uk\/collections\/rarely-seen-plants\"\u003erarely seen plants\u003c\/a\u003e, including rare Alocasia, Anthurium, Philodendron and other collector favourites available for UK-wide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"grow urban","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58240108102013,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/1193\/6720\/files\/IMG_79002.jpg?v=1780669359","url":"https:\/\/growurban.uk\/products\/alocasia-platinum","provider":"grow urban.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}