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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Colocasia-royalhawaiianSpecies: esculenta
Cultivar
Aloha Elephant Ear
Colocasia-royalhawaiian esculenta 'Aloha'
Cultivar: Aloha
Colocasia 'Aloha' features dramatic, heart-shaped leaves that emerge with a stunning, high-gloss sheen and deep, dark purple to near-black coloration. This Royal Hawaiian series cultivar maintains a compact, upright growth habit, making it an ideal choice for both landscape focal points and sophisticated container arrangements. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and provides bold, long-lasting foliage color throughout the growing season.
Aloha Elephant Ear is a striking tropical perennial prized for its large, deep purple-black, glossy foliage. It adds dramatic color and vertical interest to tropical garden borders or large patio containers.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Partial shade to bright, indirect sunlight.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist. These plants thrive in high moisture and can tolerate saturated soils once established.
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Mature size
3-4 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
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Hardiness
8-11
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Growth habit
Clumping, upright perennial.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Best color intensity is achieved in partial shade. Ensure soil remains consistently moist; these plants are heavy water users and thrive in environments with high humidity.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures and high humidity; protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
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Flower / fruit
Grown primarily for its dramatic foliage; flowers are typical arum-type spathes but are infrequent in container settings.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Partial shade to bright, indirect sunlight.
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Growth rate
Moderate to fast during warm growing conditions.
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Fertilizer
Feed regularly with a balanced, liquid fertilizer or a slow-release granular fertilizer throughout the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove older, yellowing, or damaged leaves at the base to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Best color intensity is achieved in partial shade. Ensure soil remains consistently moist; these plants are heavy water users and thrive in environments with high humidity.
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
3-4 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping, upright perennial.
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Spacing
3-4 feet apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Grown primarily for its dramatic foliage; flowers are typical arum-type spathes but are infrequent in container settings.
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
8-11
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures and high humidity; protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
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 soil consistently moist. These plants thrive in high moisture and can tolerate saturated soils once established.
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Soil
Rich, well-draining, organic-rich potting mix or garden soil.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for large containers. Use a rich, moisture-retentive potting mix and ensure the pot has drainage.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark purple-black, high-gloss, heart-shaped leaves with prominent veining.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be heart-shaped, glossy, and deep purple-black; avoid showing bright green leaves as the primary color.
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Fruit Flower Look
Rarely seen; non-ornamental for this cultivar.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict fruit; flowers are not the primary ornamental feature.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping form; avoid sprawling or vinelike depictions.
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Mature Plant Look
A bold, upright clump of large, glossy dark purple-black tropical foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, upright-facing heart-shaped leaves with distinct veins and a glossy, deep dark purple-black finish.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the bold, upright foliage and the dark, glossy leaf texture.
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Plant Faqs
How much sun does Aloha Elephant Ear need? It prefers partial shade to protect its deep foliage color. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, it is excellent for containers as long as it is kept well-watered. How large does it grow? It typically reaches 3 to 4 feet in height. Is it cold hardy? It is hardy in zones 8-11 and should be moved indoors or protected in colder climates.
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Root Look
Healthy, white fibrous roots filling the plug tray cell.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, rich, organic-looking potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, rooted plug with 1-3 emerging leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young, heart-shaped leaves showing early dark coloration and flexible, succulent stems.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Aloha Elephant Ear. This is Aloha Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Aloha Elephant Ear become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical garden or patio space you want to create. The defining feature is its breathtaking, high-gloss foliage that boasts a rich, deep purple-black color and classic heart-shaped form. Establish your starter by moving it into a four-inch pot with quality potting mix, then later transition to your final container or garden location. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Colocasia Aloha Elephant Ear Tropical Plants Royal Hawaiian Foliage Plants Garden Inspiration Container Gardening Shade Plants Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the deep, dark purple foliage of the Aloha Elephant Ear. This striking Royal Hawaiian series plant adds dramatic, glossy color to any tropical garden or container display.
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Youtube Video Title
Aloha Elephant Ear: A Bold Tropical Foliage Choice
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