Colocasia White lava ( 2 plants)

Description

In India, we can sell this Colocasia White lava ( 2 plants) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

Colocasia ‘White Lava’ is a stunning tropical plant known for its large, bold leaves with striking variegation. It belongs to the Araceae family and is a cultivar of Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as elephant ear.

Key Features

• Foliage: Large, heart-shaped green leaves with a prominent creamy white central variegation (“lava flow”) and deep purple veins at the base.
• Size: Grows up to 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) tall and spreads 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) wide.
• Growth Habit: Clumping, upright growth with strong, thick stems.
• Flowers: Occasionally produces calla-like, yellowish flowers, but it is primarily grown for its foliage.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers partial shade to full sun (best color in bright, indirect light).
• Water: Thrives in moist to wet soil; can tolerate boggy conditions. Regular watering is essential.
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content.
• Temperature: Loves warm climates (zones 7-11); in colder zones, it needs winter protection or can be grown in containers and brought indoors.

Care Tips

• Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
• Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
• Winter Care: In colder zones, either dig up the tubers and store them or bring the plant indoors.
• Pests & Diseases: Watch out for spider mites, aphids, and fungal leaf spots.

Uses

• Landscaping: Great for tropical gardens, rain gardens, pond edges, and container planting.
• Indoor Plant: Can be grown indoors if given enough humidity and light.