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Colocasia White Lava
Colocasia White Lava
Eye-catching Elephant Ear features large, glossy green leaves with wide, white central bands and side veining. It's spotted purple at the base of the leaves. Whether grown in a partially shaded, moist area of the garden or in a large patio container, Colocasia White Lava gives the garden a bold, tropical look. Growing 3-4 ft. tall, it works well as a corner planting or low screen. Because they are tender plants sensitive to the cold, Elephant Ear plants should be lifted in the fall in zones 3-8, and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free location. Deer tend to avoid.
- Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-8
- Mature Height 36 - 48 inches
- Bloom Time Summer to first frost (Jun-first frost)
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship As7-9" Bulb
- Deer Resistant
- Container Friendly
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Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava'
SKU: #71055
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Product Details
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Botanical Name:
Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
7-9" -
Lift In Fall:
3-8 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Container Gardening, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
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Flower Form:
Flowers are insignificant and rarely produced. -
Foliage Type:
The large glossy green leaves are adorned with a wide band of creamy white down the center of each leaf, radiating out into the side veins -
Mature Spread:
36 - 48 inches -
Spacing:
36 - 48 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
2-4" deep and 36-48" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Deep, moisture-retentive soils. They are heavy feeders. Plants love moist conditions. -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed
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Winter Care:
Lift in fall if you live in zones 3-8 for winter storage. Replant the following spring after frosts are over. Planting Depth:
2 - 4" deepWatering Requirements:
High water needs. Keep well watered during its growing period (spring, summer, early fall)Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed.
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Shipping Information
K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Tropical Plants (Caladium & Elephant Ears) Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6A 4/28/25 - 6/6/25 6/2/2025 6B-7A 4/21/25 - 6/6/25 6/2/2025 7B-8A 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025 8B-9A 3/31/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025 9B - 11B 3/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025
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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation.
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Reviewed by 2 customers
Purchased 2 bags- 6 bulbs. All arrived dead.
This was part of an order that I made of 3 different Elephant Ear bulbs. These are the only ones that appear to not be viable. I was issued a store credit promptly though.
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Great quality bulbs!
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Does sun make the colors more vivid on this bulb?
- Asked by Judy
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe suggest no more than a 3 to 4 hours of sun a day. Mature leaves will have more vivid color.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this elephant ear sold as a plant or as a bulb?
- Asked by Lesley
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Colocasia White Lava is shipped as a bulb. Each order includes 3 bulbs. Was this answer helpful to you
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how many come in a bag?
- Asked by Carolyn
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Colocasia White Lava offer includes three bulbs. Was this answer helpful to you
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What does size mean in the product detail?
- Asked by Steve
- Verified Reply - ViciIn the product detail, size means the circumference (measurement around the bulb) of the bulbs is 7 - 9 inches.Was this answer helpful to you
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Nice plants so far but the color is different than what you show. All green with a slight maroon touch. Is this the same plant?
- Asked by Master Gardener.
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe foliage of the Colocasia will change as it matures. If you would like, you can email us a photo to service@dutchbulbs.com. We can help identify if we have made a mistake and shipped the wrong plant. Was this answer helpful to you
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if in sun at least 6 hours, what can I expect in size the first year? Large pot John
- Asked by John
- Verified Reply - AngelaColocasia can reach their mature size in the first season with proper growing conditions. They are heavy feeders and love moist soil. Was this answer helpful to you
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