Colocasia 'Waikiki'
"Taro"
Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Colocasia 'Waikiki' brings a bold, exotic vibe to any garden or indoor space. Renowned for its glossy green leaves accented by striking cream and pink veins, this elephant ear or taro variety is perfect for creating a tropical-inspired atmosphere. Whether planted in borders, containers, or alongside water features, Colocasia 'Waikiki' makes an unforgettable statement.
The large, heart-shaped foliage of Colocasia 'Waikiki' is as dramatic as it is elegant, offering vibrant colours that stand out beautifully against other plants. This unique variety thrives in partial to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil, making it versatile and easy to grow. During warmer months, regular watering will keep its lush leaves in peak condition.
For gardeners in cooler climates, this plant can be overwintered indoors, ensuring its captivating beauty returns year after year. Its adaptability also makes it an excellent houseplant, transforming indoor spaces with its tropical charm. Ideal for gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet visually striking plants, Colocasia 'Waikiki' adds depth and texture to gardens, patios, or conservatories. Its vibrant foliage complements a wide range of planting schemes, from minimalist modern gardens to lush, jungle-inspired designs.
With proper care, Colocasia 'Waikiki' will flourish and provide year-round enjoyment, turning your outdoor or indoor space into a tropical paradise.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Suitable for indoors
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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Packed in paper bags
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Needs winter protection
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Colocasia esculenta 'Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki'
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Flower colour
Green, pink, cream
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Bulb size
18/+ (baseball size)
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Established height
1.2-1.5m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Leaf colour
Green, black
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Tender/Tropical
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Indoors
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Exotic gardens
Greenhouse -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Poorly drained -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Requires specific conditions
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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