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Colocasia 'Royal Hilo'

Family Araceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The showy matte foliage is deep green and dark red in colour, bold in texture and semi-evergreen. Colocasia 'Royal Hilo' (elephant ear) has showy, striped and smooth stems. A specimen plant, Colocasia 'Royal Hilo' (elephant ear) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bog, container, house plant, pond, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics Colocasia 'Royal Hilo' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Colocasia 'Royal Hilo' (elephant ear) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Colocasia 'Royal Hilo' (elephant ear) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.