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Royal Hawaiian® White Lava Elephant Ear

Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava' PP #24,481

Pronunciation: kol-oh-KAY-see-uh es-kew-LEN-tuh
SKU #42554
7-11

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Sensational tropical foliage features bright green leaves with a radiant creamy white midrib that flows into prominent veins, and a vivid splash of intense color where leaves connect to the brightly colored purple stems. A dramatic choice for patio containers. Spreads freely in rich, wet soils; more slowly in dry, heavy soils. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms a foliage clump 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL

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Bloom TimeRarely blooms; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Houseplant, Poolside
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsMandevilla (Mandevilla); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum); Banana (Musa); Canna (Canna)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
Details
Bloom TimeRarely blooms; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Houseplant, Poolside
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsMandevilla (Mandevilla); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum); Banana (Musa); Canna (Canna)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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 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.

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.