Colocasia Waikiki is an evergreen perennial tuberous herb native to tropical Asia and Polynesia.
It makes huge dark green, heart-shaped leaves with darker veins in a velvet to glossy texture. Plant 18 inches on center in rich, constantly moist soil. Hardy in zones 8-11, and in zone 7 in damp soil with mulch. Tissue-culture plants arrive in about 4-inch pots, ready for the garden or a larger pot; Esculenta types arrive in bulb form.
Features
Velvet to glossy textured foliage
Sturdy backdrop for perennials
Suits ponds when potted and submerged
Light: Shade garden; full sun with constant moisture
