1-gallon Royal Hawaiian White Lava is a stunning plant with large deep green leaves, white veins, red-purple stems, and petioles. Grown in warm zones, it reaches a size of 3-4 feet.
Royal Hawaiian White Lava Elephant Ear
Royal Hawaiian White Lava Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava') is a beautiful and popular tropical plant that is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves with prominent white veins and a lava-like red stem. It is a relatively new variety of elephant ear that was developed in Hawaii by Dr. John Cho.
Royal Hawaiian White Lava Elephant Ear typically grows to be 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It has a clumping habit of growth and glossy, dark green leaves that can reach up to 3 feet long. The leaves are variegated with white veins that become more pronounced as the plant matures. The stems of the plant are a deep red color, which contrasts beautifully with the green leaves.
Royal Hawaiian White Lava Elephant Ear is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is also drought-tolerant once established. Royal Hawaiian White Lava Elephant Ear does not require much pruning, but it can be trimmed to remove dead or damaged leaves.
Royal Hawaiian White Lava Elephant Ear is a great choice for a variety of landscaping uses. It can be planted as a single specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It can also be used to create a tropical oasis or to add a splash of color to a shady spot. Royal Hawaiian White Lava Elephant Ear is also a good choice for planting in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Royal Hawaiian White Lava Elephant Ear:
- Choose a planting site that receives full sun to partial shade and has moist, well-drained soil. If your soil is not well-drained, you can improve drainage by adding sand or compost to the soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Trim dead or damaged leaves as needed.
Royal Hawaiian White Lava Elephant Ear is a beautiful and rewarding plant to grow. It is easy to care for and can add a touch of tropical flair to any garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
