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Colocasia 'Waikiki PP34615

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 7b-11

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Colocasia 'Waikiki PP34615 plant details

Colocasia 'Waikiki PP34615 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid with green, purple, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia 'Waikiki PP34615

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green, purple, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia 'Waikiki PP34615

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Colocasia esculenta ‘Waikiki’ displays spectacular, large, heart-shaped, green leaves with pink veins and a yellow-white center. Pink color develops as it ages. New growth emerges deep black. Taro is a tender perennial with an upright vase-shaped habit.

Gardening facts about Colocasia 'Waikiki PP34615 plant

How to Grow Colocasia 'Waikiki PP34615

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Colocasia esculenta, Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris', Colocasia illustrius, Elephant Ear, Illustris Elephant's Ear, Illustris Imperial Taro, Taro

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • standing water - regular
Photo of Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' foliage by Rare Plant Research
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aka Taro

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • high - regular
Photo of Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' foliage by Leafari
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aka Dwarf Taro, Silver Leaf Dwarf Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-4'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • standing water - high
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aka Diamond Head Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • mostly sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head' foliage by Leafari
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aka Mojito Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito' foliage by Leafari
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