Colocasia esculenta ‘Waikiki’ displays spectacular, large, heart-shaped, green leaves with pink veins and a yellow-white center. Pink color develops as it ages. New growth emerges deep black. Taro is a tender perennial with an upright vase-shaped habit.
Colocasia plants add a tropical flair to beds, borders and containers with their striking foliage. Performs best in moist, humus-rich soil and regular water. Protect from frost!
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Colocasia esculenta ‘Waikiki’ displays spectacular, large, heart-shaped, green leaves with pink veins and a yellow-white center. Pink color develops as it ages. New growth emerges deep black. Taro is a tender perennial with an upright vase-shaped habit.
Colocasia plants add a tropical flair to beds, borders and containers with their striking foliage. Performs best in moist, humus-rich soil and regular water. Protect from frost!
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