Colocasia ‘Aloha’
*Please Note - All aquatic plants ship bare - root.
Cool foliage and a tropical feel. Aloha has ruffled heart shaped leaves fading from dark purple centres to green edges.
Foliage Interest
Heat Tolerant
Dead heading not necessary
Water Plant
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type: Annual
Height Category: Tall
Garden Height: 24 - 40 Inches
Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches
Spread: 12 - 18 Inches
Foliage Colors: Purple, green
Habit: Upright
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement: Sun or Shade
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category: Easy
Bloom Time: Grown for Foliage
Hardiness Zones: 8 - 11
Water Category: Average
Uses: Water garden, pond, container
Uses Notes: Great for containers, but can be an annual for garden beds in Northern climates and a perennial in Southern climates.
Maintenance Notes: Easy Care. Can tolerate soil moisture from average to wet. can even be planted directly into ponds and water gardens bare-root. Colocasia stalks can break in too much wind, so a sheltered location is best. Bulbs can be dug and stored in cold winter climates to be replanted again the next year.