Waikiki Colocasia Live Plant – 1 Plant, 3–6 Inch Starter – Colocasia ‘Waikiki’

Waikiki Colocasia is a tropical ornamental foliage plant with the distinctive large-leaf appearance associated with Elephant Ear plants. It is suited to warm, humid environments and can be grown indoors, outdoors, or as a warm-climate container plant.

This listing includes 1 live Waikiki Colocasia starter plant. The plant is grown in a 3-inch nursery pot but ships without the pot, with the root system carefully wrapped for transit. Approx. 3–6 inches tall at time of shipping. Natural variation in plant size and foliage should be expected.

Waikiki Colocasia prefers bright light to full sun, consistently moist soil, rich well-draining growing media, and warm temperatures. It is not frost tolerant and may experience normal cosmetic changes such as leaf bending or minor damage during shipping.

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.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Colocasia ‘Waikiki’ starter plant
• Commonly known as Elephant Ear
• Approx. 3–6 inches tall at time of shipping
• Grown in a 3-inch nursery pot; ships without pot
• Tropical ornamental foliage plant for indoor and outdoor use
• Bright light to full sun
• Prefers consistently moist, rich, well-draining soil
• Warm, humid conditions preferred
• Not frost tolerant; protect from cold temperatures
• Suitable for tropical gardens, warm-climate containers, patios, and indoor collections

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live Colocasia ‘Waikiki’ starter plant. Plant is grown in a 3-inch nursery pot before shipping but the pot is not included. Root system is wrapped with protective shipping material.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Elephant Ear, Waikiki Colocasia
Scientific Name: Colocasia ‘Waikiki’
Plant Type: Tropical ornamental foliage plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Bright light to full sun
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Water: Consistently moist; do not allow to dry out
USDA Zone: Not specified
Shipping Size: Approx. 3–6 inches tall at time of shipping
Growing Pot Size: 3 inches
Shipping Pot: Ships without pot
Quantity: 1 live plant
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor
Climate: Tropical, subtropical, humid

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Waikiki Colocasia?
A specific USDA hardiness zone was not provided for this listing. It is described as a tropical plant that prefers warm conditions and is not frost tolerant.

2. How much sunlight does Waikiki Colocasia need?
The supplied information recommends bright light to full sun. Protection from unsuitable cold conditions is also important.

3. How much water does Waikiki Colocasia need?
It prefers consistently moist soil and should not be allowed to dry out.

4. What is the growth habit of Waikiki Colocasia?
It is a perennial tropical foliage plant with ornamental Elephant Ear-style foliage and responsive growth under warm, moist conditions.

5. Can Waikiki Colocasia be grown in a container?
Yes. It is suitable for warm-climate containers and can also be grown indoors where appropriate light, moisture, and temperature are available.

Customer Notice for Live Plants Only:

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.