Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki'

Royal Hawaiian® ‘Waikiki’ is a compact, clumping Colocasia grown for glossy green foliage with vivid pale and pink-purple veining. Southern Living describes the exact cultivar as about 3 feet tall and wide, suitable for gardens and patio containers. ## Foliage and form Tropical glossy green foliage with flamboyant white and flamingo pink veining. Their compact, clumping habit are ideal for the garden or patio containers. An exciting new color breakthrough! Tropical glossy green foliage with flamboyant white and pink veining. Compact, clumping habit ideal for the garden or patio containers. The [Southern Living Plants profile](https://southernlivingplants.com/the-collection/plant/colocasia-royal-hawaiian-waikiki/) identifies Colocasia esculenta ‘Waikiki’ PP34615. It describes a 3-foot height and spread, full sun to part shade, zones 8a–11b, and a deciduous habit. The patent publication [USPP34615P2](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP34615P2/en) names the same cultivar and was published September 27, 2022. The current meter-size points are retained as reasonable rounding of the published 3-foot dimensions. ## Siting Plant in full sun to part shade in a garden bed or large container. Southern Living lists medium water needs and poolside or houseplant use. ## Maintenance Fertilize in spring and fall. Remove dead leaves during the growing season to keep the foliage display tidy.