Colocasia esculenta Waikiki

Colocasia esculenta Waikiki

Colocasia esculenta ‘Waikiki’ is a unique and visually striking plant known for its ornamental foliage. It belongs to the Araceae family and is sometimes referred to as Elephant Ear ‘Waikiki’ due to the shape and size of its leaves.The most distinctive feature of Colocasia ‘Waikiki’ is its variegated foliage. The leaves are large, arrow-shaped, and have a marbled or speckled appearance with shades of green, cream and pinks.. This striking foliage makes it a popular choice among gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

In UK they are best grown in large pots/planters as they are not frost hardy and need protection through the winter more so form the wet. Most Colocasias do not survive the winter due to too wet of conditions.

Flower Colour: White, but insignificant
Height: 150cm/60″
Planting time: Spring
Position: Sun/Part shade/dappled shade
Soil type: Moist
Planting depth: Leave tip of bulb showing above soil.
Spacing: 45cm/18″
Sold as: Bulb, 25+

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