Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki Elephant Ear

Colocasia esculenta 'Waikiki' PPAF

Pronunciation: kol-oh-KAY-see-uh es-kew-LEN-tuh
SKU #45741
7-11

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A gorgeous tropical plant with showy colorful leaves and a tidy clumping habit. The glossy green and white leaves with vivid pink veins are held on dramatically dark stems. Bred to be sturdy garden performers and container specimens with excellent disease resistant. All-American Selections (AAS) winner for 2023. Evergreen perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Care InstructionsThrives and spreads freely in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers warm, humid environments. Best with part shade in very hot regions. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. In cold winter zones, enjoy outdoors but move inside well before threat of frost. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.
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Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Care
Care InstructionsThrives and spreads freely in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers warm, humid environments. Best with part shade in very hot regions. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. In cold winter zones, enjoy outdoors but move inside well before threat of frost. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.