Hawaiian Punch Colocasia Live Plant – 5–9 Inch Starter – Colocasia esculenta

Hawaiian Punch Colocasia is a tropical elephant ear variety valued for its bright green foliage and distinctive deep red to burgundy stems. The strong color contrast makes it an attractive choice for tropical gardens, patios, containers, pond edges, and landscape accents.

This live starter plant is supplied with a root ball and measures approximately 5–9 inches tall at the time of shipping. It prefers consistently moist, rich soil and full sun to partial shade. The variety is listed as suitable for USDA Zones 8–11 and can be grown as a seasonal ornamental in colder climates.

Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Plant: Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta)
• Quantity: 1 live starter plant
• Shipping Height: Approx. 5–9 inches tall at time of shipping.
• Plant Form: Root ball
• Foliage: Bright green broadleaf foliage
• Stem Color: Deep red to burgundy
• Growth Habit: Upright tropical foliage plant
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil
• Water: Medium; keep soil consistently moist
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Suitable for tropical gardens, patio containers, pond edges, and ornamental landscape displays

🧾 MATERIALS:
Live Colocasia esculenta ‘Hawaiian Punch’ plant with root ball; no additional planting materials are included.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta ‘Hawaiian Punch’
Plant Type: Tropical foliage perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial in suitable climates
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Foliage Color: Bright green
Stem Color: Deep red to burgundy
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil
Water: Medium; consistently moist conditions preferred
USDA Zone: 8–11
Shipping Size: Approx. 5–9 inches tall at time of shipping
Plant Form: Root ball
Growth Rate: Fast

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Hawaiian Punch Colocasia?
Hawaiian Punch Colocasia is listed as suitable for USDA Zones 8–11. In colder areas, it can be grown as a seasonal ornamental plant.

2. Does Hawaiian Punch Colocasia prefer full sun or shade?
It grows in full sun to partial shade. Good light can help develop stronger stem coloration.

3. How much water does Hawaiian Punch Colocasia need?
It prefers consistently moist soil and regular watering, particularly during active growth.

4. What is the growth habit of Hawaiian Punch Colocasia?
It is an upright tropical foliage plant with large green leaves and contrasting red to burgundy stems.

5. Can Hawaiian Punch Colocasia be grown in a container?
Yes. Its tropical foliage makes it suitable for patio and ornamental container displays when provided with adequate moisture and suitable light.