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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Colocasia-royalhawaiianSpecies: esculenta
Cultivar
White Lava Elephant Ear
Colocasia-royalhawaiian esculenta 'White Lava'
Cultivar: White Lava
Colocasia 'White Lava' features lush, mid-sized heart-shaped foliage with distinct white centers that bleed into deep green leaf blades, accented by dark violet-black stems and veining. This compact tropical plant performs best in filtered light or partial shade, creating a vibrant focal point in garden beds or decorative pots. Its moderate, clumping growth habit ensures it stays manageable while providing consistent tropical appeal throughout the growing season.
White Lava is a striking, clump-forming elephant ear known for its dramatic heart-shaped leaves featuring a creamy-white center flare and dark purple veins. It adds a bold, tropical architectural element to shade gardens and containers.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Partial shade to filtered sunlight.
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Water
Keep consistently moist; thrives in damp soil but avoid completely waterlogged, stagnant conditions.
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Mature size
Approximately 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.
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Hardiness
Zones 8-11; grown as an annual in cooler climates.
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Growth habit
Clumping, upright tropical perennial.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
Best color contrast is achieved with consistent moisture and protection from harsh afternoon sun. In cooler climates, lift and store corms over winter.
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Climate note
Thrives in warm, humid conditions. Foliage will die back in frost; lift tubers in areas below zone 8.
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Flower / fruit
Grown primarily for its foliage. Flowers (spathes) are rare and not ornamentally significant.
Growing & Care
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Partial shade to filtered sunlight.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer or slow-release granules during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove faded or damaged outer leaves at the base of the plant to encourage new growth.
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Care notes
Best color contrast is achieved with consistent moisture and protection from harsh afternoon sun. In cooler climates, lift and store corms over winter.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
Approximately 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping, upright tropical perennial.
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Spacing
2 to 3 feet apart for mass plantings.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
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Flowering / fruiting
Grown primarily for its foliage. Flowers (spathes) are rare and not ornamentally significant.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
Zones 8-11; grown as an annual in cooler climates.
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Temperature
Thrives in warm, humid conditions. Foliage will die back in frost; lift tubers in areas below zone 8.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist; thrives in damp soil but avoid completely waterlogged, stagnant conditions.
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Soil
Rich, well-draining potting mix or fertile garden soil amended with organic matter.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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Container Growing
Excellent for container use; ensure pots have drainage holes and use a moisture-retentive, high-quality potting mix.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Heart-shaped leaves with distinct white-to-cream central flares and dark, prominent veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaf shape is heart-shaped (cordate) with a peltate attachment; ensure white center is present on mature foliage.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable as the plant is grown for foliage.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not include flowers on starter plant imagery; fruit is not expected.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain the compact, clumping, upright form; do not depict as a vining or sprawling plant.
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Mature Plant Look
Vibrant, upright, clumping plant with lush, multi-colored heart-shaped foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature foliage displays the signature white-to-cream central variegation; stems are sturdy, dark purple, and upright.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure consistent white central flare and dark stem contrast; avoid overly stretched, weak-looking foliage.
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Plant Faqs
Does White Lava need full sun? No, it prefers partial shade and filtered light. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, it is an excellent choice for large containers. How large does it grow? It reaches about 3 to 4 feet in height. Is it cold hardy? It is tropical and will need winter protection in climates below zone 8.
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Root Look
Fibrous white roots filling a standard nursery plug or small cell.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, nutrient-rich potting medium with some organic texture.
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Starter Stage
Small, tender plug plant with 2 to 4 juvenile leaves, typically showing early signs of typical leaf shape and stem color.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are small, succulent, and delicate; stem may be thinner than mature specimens; roots are fibrous and fill the starter plug.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow White Lava Elephant Ear. This is White Lava Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future shade garden or container display you want to create. Focusing on its bold heart-shaped foliage, the striking creamy-white center contrast and dark purple stems make this an essential choice for a modern tropical aesthetic. Establish your starter plant by repotting it into a four inch pot with a quality well-draining mix, then move it to a larger container or garden bed once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Colocasia White Lava Elephant Ear Tropical Plants Variegated Foliage Container Gardening Shade Garden Perennial Agardeni Landscaping
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant White Lava Elephant Ear, a stunning tropical perennial known for its heart-shaped leaves and bright variegation. Learn how to successfully establish this beautiful, clumping plant in your own garden or container display.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing White Lava Elephant Ear | Colocasia esculenta Cultivar
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