Royal Hawaiian® Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ear
Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch' PP #24,596
Pronunciation: kol-oh-KAY-see-uh es-kew-LEN-tuh
SKU #40849
| Description | Striking bright green leaves with bright red stems adds bold color and tropical flair to any garden. A wonderful choice for the edge of a pond or water garden. A dramatic choice for patio containers. Spreads freely in rich, wet soils; more slowly in dry, heavy soils. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist to wet. |
| Blooms | Rarely blooms; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 34 to 36 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Poolside |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Banana (Musa); Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia); Canna (Canna); Hibiscus (Hibiscus) |
| Care | Thrives 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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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.