Waikiki Elephant Ear Live Plant *PREORDER Spring 2026 – Colocasia esculenta with Pink Veins & White Streaks

*This is a PREORDER, ships early Spring 2026

Bring bold tropical drama to your garden, patio, or indoor jungle with the stunning Waikiki Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta). Known for its deep green, glossy leaves, this variety turns heads with vivid pink veins and striking white streaks that look painted on. The unique variegation and elegant color contrast make it a true collector’s favorite. 

This listing is for one (1) live plant plug, rooted and ready to grow. Waikiki elephant ear thrives in warm, humid environments, growing up to 36–60 inches tall. It loves rich, moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial shade in hotter climates, though it will tolerate full sun in milder zones.

Perfect for tropical borders, patio containers, or indoor statement plants, this colocasia brings lush, showy texture and color wherever it grows.

✨ Product Highlights

• 🌿 Variety: Waikiki Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta)

• 🍃 Foliage: Deep green with pink veins & white streaks

• 📏 Height at Maturity: 36–60 inches

• ☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade (prefers shade in hot climates)

• 💧 Soil: Moist, rich, well-draining

• 🌴 Growth Habit: Upright, tropical foliage plant

• 🪴 Best Use: Borders, containers, water gardens, or indoor plant decor

• 📦 What You Receive: One (1) healthy live plant plug

🧼 Care Instructions

• Plant outdoors after last frost or grow indoors anytime

• Prefers warm, humid conditions and rich organic soil

• Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist (but not soggy)

• Provide partial shade in hot zones for best color retention

• Fertilize monthly during the growing season

• Can be overwintered indoors in cold zones (below USDA zone 8)

📐 Plant Details

• Plant Type: Live tropical foliage plant

• Mature Height: 3–5 feet (36–60 inches)

• Zones: Perennial in zones 8–11, annual or indoor in cooler zones

• Ships As: Live plant plug, rooted and ready to transplant