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Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Colocasia esculenta 'Waikiki'

Genus

Colocasia

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki'

💦 Water

How often to water your Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki'

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' in your home

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' Water Frequency →

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' Light Requirements →

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' →

💩 Fertilizer

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' →

🌎 Native Region

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' is native to Southeast Asia.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.