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Royal Hawaiian® Tropical Paradise Elephant Ear
Colocasia esculenta 'Tropical Paradise'
SKU #49615
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Reaches 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | Huge leaves of light green are splashed with dark green for an eye-catching, two-toned look. The leaves are held on unique black and white striped stems. Creates a lush, large-scale specimen in the landscape. Plant along the edge of a pond or water garden for a tropical flair. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Poolside, Accent |
| Flower Color | None |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Care Instructions | 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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| Description | Huge leaves of light green are splashed with dark green for an eye-catching, two-toned look. The leaves are held on unique black and white striped stems. Creates a lush, large-scale specimen in the landscape. Plant along the edge of a pond or water garden for a tropical flair. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Poolside, Accent |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | None |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.