Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ear

Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch'

$114⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ear highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Plants That Work
Botanical Name

Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch'
Growing Zones

7-11 Annual in all growing zones
Mature Height

24 - 36 inches
Mature Spread

3 - 4 feet
Spacing

72 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to High
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Fast
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

After Foliage Yellows
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 7-11 annual in all growing zones

Find Your Growing Zone!

Exotic tropical Hawaiian Punch Colocasia (Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch') Elephant Ears are a stunning variety of Elephant Ears. The huge heart-shaped green leaves are long, thick and glossy. Mature plants reach a height of 2 to 3 feet and their leaves are adorned with attractive red margins with red veins on their underside.

The contrast between the bright tropical green foliage is the bright Hawaiian Punch red stems that look fantastic when mixed among other tropical foliage plants and flowers in the landscape! The leaves of Hawaiian Punch droop to the ground. The blossoms consist of yellowish-green spathe and spadix.

Shrugging off heat and humidity with ease, Colocasia continually produces new leaves throughout the growing season. Mature Elephant Ear plants reach a height of 4 to 5 feet with their leaves up to 2 feet wide. Perennial Colocasia corms in growing zones 8 to 11 and annual accents in all growing zones. The old leaves die off and can be removed to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Planting and Application:

Elephant Ears are fantastic specimen plants and ideal to add an exotic flair to seating areas, as pinpoint privacy around the pool, or as gorgeous accents and backdrops among other tropical plants, vibrant Callas, or mixed among exotic Ginger and Banana plants! Containers, planters, and in the ground, you won't go wrong with these fantastic focal points!

This plant performs best along the edge of a pool or submerged in a water feature. Any higher moisture location along streams, Rain Gardens, and that boggy area around the HVAC unit that can use some tropical flair. The dramatic hue has a fantastic effect that will look great in any garden!

Bright Green Heart-Shaped Leaves
Vibrant Red Stems & Accents
Fast-Growing Focal Points
Thriller in Containers & Architectural Garden Décor
Specimen & High-Impact Color Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care:

For the best coloration, grow Colocasia in full sun or partial shade for the most color and plant them in organically rich well-drained soil. Colocasia are tolerant of both average to high moisture locations. Gardeners in zones 3-7 may overwinter the corms indoors. As soon as the temperatures drop below 40°F, dig the corms up, brush off excess soil and store them in dry peat moss or wood shavings. Place in a warm, dark and dry place with a temperature no higher than 50-60°F.

Grow in Full Sun or Partial Shade
Moist Well-Drained Soil
Appreciates Regular Fertility
Prune After Foliage Yellows
Cold Zones Can Lift & Overwinter Corm
Low-Maintenance Annual in Cold Climates

Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ears are going to add some punch to your garden this year! Hurry and add this stunning tropical plant to your yard from Nature Hills and be ready to have the whole town talking about its fantastic color!