Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. Aug 17, 2015 - An improved version of "Nancy's Revenge", "White Lava" is one of the hottest new colocasias to be unveiled. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.easytogrowbulbs.com\/products\/oxalis-triangularis-purple-shamrock?variant=27296865478\" title=\"shop oxalis triangularis bulbs online\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOxalis triangularis is a perfect partner\u003c\/a\u003e. Mix it with purple foliage plants for a container medley that delivers high contrast appeal. In cold winter zones, enjoy outdoors but move inside well before threat of frost. And as with other elephant ears, you may tend to over look Alocasia Ordoa's blooms. Hardy zones 8-11, bring it in over the winter in colder climates - this diamond is indeed precious! ","published_at":"2019-05-22T11:26:57-07:00","created_at":"2017-02-20T12:29:21-08:00","vendor":"Easy to Grow Bulbs","type":"Alocasia\/ Colocasia","tags":["alocasia","Category_Alocasia \u0026 Colocasia","category_main_alocasia","Climate Zone_Zone 10","Climate Zone_Zone 11","Climate Zone_Zone 8","Climate Zone_Zone 9","colocasia","Color_Multi","elephant ears","spring","spring-planted"],"price":1995,"price_min":1995,"price_max":1995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":34647582092,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"10212-01","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Colocasia Jenningsii","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1995,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"810000719501"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Colocasia_Jeningsiireadymade_37.HO.JPG?v=1571439601"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Colocasia_Jeningsiireadymade_37.HO.JPG?v=1571439601","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":100890837103,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":312,"width":312,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Colocasia_Jeningsiireadymade_37.HO.JPG?v=1568789911"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":312,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Colocasia_Jeningsiireadymade_37.HO.JPG?v=1568789911","width":312}],"content":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eColocasia Jenningsii | Dwarf Elephant Ear | Black Princess Taro Colocasia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\nColocasia Jenningsii is a charming dwarf elephant ear with velvety charcoal leaves neatly outlined in bright green. A large silver sheen highlights the center of each leaf. Happy in containers or in small corners, where light shade and even moisture can be provided. An easy, fast growing plant that’s great for shade gardens and makes a beautiful display in a patio container.\u003c\/p\u003e"}, {"id":176866164748,"title":"Colocasia White Lava","handle":"colocasia-white-lava","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColocasia White Lava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to add a dramatic look to your garden? You may discontinue the fertilization during the winter months to allow the Colocasia to rest. Take care to ensure the boggy soil conditions for its best appearance, and it can even thrive in a large container. For more color, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.easytogrowbulbs.com\/collections\/alstroemeria-princess-lilies\" title=\"shop alstroemeria plants online\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealstroemeria in sunny spots\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.easytogrowbulbs.com\/collections\/achimenes\" title=\"shop achimenes bulbs online with Easy to Grow Bulbs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eachimenes\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.easytogrowbulbs.com\/collections\/begonias\" title=\"shop tuberous begonias bulbs online with Easy to Grow Bulbs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etuberous begonias in the shade\u003c\/a\u003e) Mojito matures to 4 feet, just the right height for use in a oversized container that creates its own little tropical oasis, wherever you choose to place it. and gardening secrets! If you have visited Hawaii and eaten Poi, this important tropical crop plant is the source. These colossal beauties perform well in outdoor beds, pots, barrels, tubs, urns, and window boxes. tall, 36 in. 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This plant likes generous amounts of water (but not standing water) so mix with other varieties that appreciate the same. Full sun for the best, and darkest coloring, and for best performance, moist, or even boggy soils are preferred. Mar 23, 2020 - Explore Margaret Chiew's board "Colocasia" on Pinterest. Hardy zones 8-11, bring it in over the winter in colder climates - this diamond is indeed precious! An easy, fast growing plant that’s great for shade gardens and makes a beautiful display in a patio container.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-02-05T09:34:05-08:00","created_at":"2018-02-05T10:00:42-08:00","vendor":"Easy To Grow Bulbs","type":"Alocasia\/ Colocasia","tags":["alocasia","Category_Alocasia \u0026 Colocasia","Climate Zone_Zone 10","Climate Zone_Zone 11","Climate Zone_Zone 9","colocasia","Color_Green","elephant ears","spring","spring-planted"],"price":1995,"price_min":1995,"price_max":1995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":1844589166604,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"10215-01","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Colocasia Tea Cup","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1995,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"810000719495"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Colocasia_Tea_Cup_3239.cm.jpg?v=1571439609","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Tea_Cup.CC.jpg?v=1571439609"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Colocasia_Tea_Cup_3239.cm.jpg?v=1571439609","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":381892460655,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1280,"width":1280,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Colocasia_Tea_Cup_3239.cm.jpg?v=1568969216"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1280,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Colocasia_Tea_Cup_3239.cm.jpg?v=1568969216","width":1280},{"alt":null,"id":376406114415,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":2304,"width":3072,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Tea_Cup.CC.jpg?v=1568968250"},"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":2304,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1419\/7120\/products\/Tea_Cup.CC.jpg?v=1568968250","width":3072}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColocasia Tea Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those unique finds for your garden. Best with part shade in very hot regions. Colocasia Diamond Head is a glossy black, dramatic variety that thrives in wet or boggy soils, or even submerged in a water feature. While water is key to growing these brilliant beauties, they will not tolerate soggy soil and require less water during the winter months. Grows in Sun to Part Sun. Happiest in dappled shade. Full sun for the best, and darkest coloring, and for best performance, moist, or even boggy soils are preferred. Elephant Ear ‘White Lava’ PP (Colocasia esculenta hybrid) This unique Elephant Ear comes from the breeding program of Dr. John Cho in Hawaii. Select a location where your Alocasia will receive bright and indirect or filtered sunlight. Continue to care for it, and the rapid growth will return the following growing season. Strong and sturdy stems, growing as tall as 5-6’, hold the beautifully cup shaped leaves upright and when it rains, the cups fill with water until the stem gently bends to pour the water out then springs back to collect more rain – a truly spectacular show! Plant the bulbs shallowly with the top of the bulb level with the soil surface. Go ahead and let your wild side out!\u003c\/p\u003e"}, {"id":9556506764,"title":"Colocasia Esculenta Mojito","handle":"colocasia-esculenta-mojito","description":"\u003ch6\u003eColocasia Mojito Bulb | Variegated Elephant Ear\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColocasia Mojito's wide chartreuse green leaves are generously spattered with irregular purple splashes and splotches, endearing this dramatic elephant ear to garden designers. This unique Elephant Ear comes from the breeding program of Dr. John Cho in Hawaii. Colocasia Diamond Head is a glossy black, dramatic variety that thrives in wet or boggy soils, or even submerged in a water feature. Provide your Alocasia a warm, dark, dry spot to rest in dormancy for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle. An outstanding addition to a pond or stream garden, where it will thrive in moist soil. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava' Exposure: Partial Sun to Partial Shade; Bright Direct to Bright Indirect Indoors… Prefers warm, humid environments. Illustris Paisley Colocasia Elephant Ear. If stopping foot traffic around your home or office building sounds like fun to you, plant a trio of these and then wait in the wings for pedestrians reactions. Mix it with purple foliage plants for a container medley that delivers high contrast appeal. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. See more ideas about Large leaf plants, Elephant ears, Colocasia. 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