Royal Hawaiian® Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ear
Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch' PP #24,596
SKU
40849
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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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kol-oh-KAY-see-uh es-kew-LEN-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 34 to 36 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Rarely blooms; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Poolside, Specimen, Water Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Companion Plants | Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Banana (Musa); Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia); Canna (Canna); Hibiscus (Hibiscus) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones