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About
The provided text is a general overview of the genus *Alocasia* and does not contain specific information about *Alocasia platinum*.
Field notes
Morphology
The large, cordate or sagittate leaves grow to a length of 20 to 90 cm (8 to 35 in) on long petioles. Their araceous flowers grow at the end of a short stalk, but are not conspicuous; often hidden behind the leaf petioles.
Cultivation notes
They can tolerate dim light and cannot withstand direct sunlight. They should be cared for as any other tropical plant, with weekly leaf cleaning, frequent fertilization, and medium to high humidity. They rarely survive cold winters or the dryness of artificial heating, but an attempt to slowly acclimatize plants from the summer garden to the house can help. Once inside, the watering period must be reduced, and the plants should be protected from spider mites or red spider mites.
Habitat
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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