Colocasia White Lava

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Taro, Elephants Ear

Colocasia White Lava is a tropical perennial with large green leaves streaked with cream-yellow, held on black stems. It grows to 1 m tall and 90 cm wide, ideal for lush gardens or water features.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	90 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Taro, Elephants Ear
Sku	11489

Growing Colocasia White Lava Successfully in NZ

Colocasia White Lava grows best in sunny to partially shaded positions with well-drained soil. It's well-suited to most NZ regions and copes well with seasonal shifts.

Colocasia White Lava Care Tips

To keep Colocasia White Lava thriving, water during dry spells and feed with slow-release fertiliser in spring. Light trimming maintains its tidy shape.

Plant Size and Spacing

Colocasia White Lava typically reaches its mature size within a few years. Allow enough room around it to grow to full size without crowding.

Why Buy Colocasia White Lava from The Plant Company

The Plant Company supplies top-quality Colocasia White Lava plants, grown in NZ for local conditions. Orders over $150 receive free shipping nationwide.

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