Elephant Ears - Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian® White Lava' pp24481

Elephant Ears

Forms a medium-sized clump of large glossy green leaves with wide, white central bands and side veining; spotted purple at the base. Makes excellent tall screens or corner plants; can also be used as showy tub plants. Excellent vigor and disease resistance. Best leaf color production in sun.


  •  · Forms medium-sized, tidy clump
  •  · Exciting tropical look
  •  · Improved cold tolerance/hardiness

Height:

3-4 ft

Spread:

2-3 ft

Zone:

8-11

Elephant Ears - Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian® White Lava'
Elephant Ears - Colocasia esculenta 'Royal Hawaiian® White Lava'

Exposure

Sun Tolerant
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

Average Soil
Moist Soil

Attributes

Good Container Plant
Good Cut Flower / Foliage
Disease Resistant
Specimen
Bog

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Late Summer
Fall
Late Spring / Early Summer

Elephant Ears - Colocasia

Produces huge leaves that can measure up to 2 feet accross in colors ranging from lime green to almost black.  Plant bulbs so that the tip of the bulb is 1" below the soil surface.  Grow at 65°F-75°F night temperatures.