Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye'

Also Known As

Hawaiian Eye Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye' plant details

Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen black
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Colocasia Hawaiian Eye is a new hybrid from Dr Cho. This hybrid produces green -gray leaves with a purple center and slight purple veins. The stems are dark and the plant grows to 4 to 6 feet tall. Foliage: Dark green with purple Veins Flowers: Hooded Height: 4 to 6 feet tall

By: Brian's Botanicals

This John Cho introduction is a beautiful clumping Colocasia with large black leaves with silver veining. As the leaf matures they take on a grey cast with a dark center of purple that radiates into the outer leaf. The veins on the back of the leaf is a bright cranberry on black petioles. A simply amazing plant. Grows 48" tall. Zone 7b.

By: Tejas Tropicals

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Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye' plant

How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- black
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen

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