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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Colocasia-royalhawaiianSpecies: esculenta
Cultivar
Kona Coffee Elephant Ear
Colocasia-royalhawaiian esculenta 'Kona Coffee'
Cultivar: Kona Coffee
Colocasia 'Kona Coffee' features deep, lustrous dark leaves that emerge with a hint of purple before darkening to a rich coffee-brown. Its compact, clumping growth habit makes it an ideal choice for decorative containers or as a statement piece in a tropical-themed landscape. The sturdy, upright stalks and glossy foliage provide year-round interest in warm climates and excellent summer appeal in cooler regions.
Kona Coffee Elephant Ear is a stunning tropical perennial prized for its rich, dark mahogany-purple foliage and compact habit. This plant adds bold, dramatic texture to containers or shaded garden beds.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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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, filtered light.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist; thrives in damp or boggy conditions.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
8-11
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Plant type
Tropical perennial
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Provide consistent moisture and high humidity for best growth. Keep protected from strong, drying winds which can tear the large leaves.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit; protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
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Flower / fruit
Primarily grown for its foliage; flowering is infrequent and rarely significant in garden 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, filtered light.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the active growing season to support lush foliage development.
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Pruning
Remove old, damaged, or yellowing leaves at the base to keep the plant tidy and encourage new growth.
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Care notes
Provide consistent moisture and high humidity for best growth. Keep protected from strong, drying winds which can tear the large leaves.
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
2-3 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Spacing
2-3 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
Primarily grown for its foliage; flowering is infrequent and rarely significant in garden 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 above 60 degrees Fahrenheit; 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; thrives in damp or boggy conditions.
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Soil
Rich, moisture-retentive, organic-rich potting mix with good drainage.
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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
Excellent in containers; choose a pot with drainage holes and keep well-watered throughout the growing season.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, dark mahogany-purple, heart-shaped leaves with prominent veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are heart-shaped and dark brown-purple; ensure color is deep and lustrous rather than flat matte.
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Fruit Flower Look
Inconspicuous spathe and spadix flowers rarely produced in garden containers.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rarely seen and should not be a focal point on juvenile or ornamental display images.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping form; avoid depictions of vining or sprawling habits.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, compact clump of dark-foliaged elephant ears with an upright architectural form.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, clumping habit with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves held on sturdy, dark-toned stems.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure petioles appear robust and stems connect clearly to the base of the crown.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Kona Coffee need? It performs best in partial shade to bright, indirect light. Is this plant hardy? It is hardy in zones 8-11 and should be protected from freezing temperatures. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, it thrives in containers as long as it is kept consistently moist.
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Root Look
Healthy white fibrous roots emerging from a clean soil plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, peat-based potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
Young starter plants typically have 2-4 small, heart-shaped leaves with a lighter green or bronze tint, developing deeper color as they mature.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small, tender leaves attached to thin, upright petioles, emerging from a compact central crown or plug root system.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Kona Coffee Elephant Ear. This is Kona Coffee Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical perennial become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future container garden you want to create. Kona Coffee is defined by its deep, mahogany-purple foliage and glossy, heart-shaped leaves that provide bold architectural interest to any shaded space. Establish your starter plant by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container or in-ground location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Colocasia Kona Coffee Elephant Ear Tropical Plants Ornamental Foliage Container Gardening Shade Garden Royal Hawaiian Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the lush, dark beauty of Colocasia 'Kona Coffee', a compact elephant ear ideal for tropical garden accents. Learn how to establish these vibrant perennials in containers for dramatic, year-round foliage impact.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Colocasia 'Kona Coffee' Elephant Ear
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