Primarily grown for its spectacular foliage, Colocasia esculenta ‘White Lava’ (Taro) is a tuberous, frost-tender perennial with long-stalked, heart-shaped, glossy, fresh green leaves. Held on glossy, dark purple stems, the large leaves are adorned with a creamy-white band down their center, radiating out into the side veins.

Colocasia esculenta ROYAL HAWAIIAN® ‘White Lava’ is the latest in the elephant ear breeding handiwork of Hawaii’s Dr. John Cho. ‘White Lava’ forms a tight clump that provides that exciting tropical look in the garden without sacrificing premium real estate.

2024年12月18日 · Colocasia White Lava, a striking member of the Colocasia family, is a true showstopper in the plant world. Known for its dramatic, heart-shaped leaves adorned with creamy white centers and vibrant green edges, this plant is a favorite among garden enthusiasts and tropical plant lovers.

2023年10月7日 · These small black beetles with white spots resemble ladybugs but feed on plants, including colocasia. These tiny beetles are only about ⅛ inch long or shorter. They are black with 8 white spots on the top of their wings, making …

2021年2月2日 · Interesting and colorful leaf patterns can be found on ‘White Lava’ which develops a striking, creamy-white band down the center of the leaf that radiates throughout the side veins. A distinct purple spot can be seen in the heart of each …

The new Colocasia variety named 'WHITE LAVA is the product of a formal breeding program carried out in a cultivated area in Kula, Hi. The purpose of the breeding program is to develop new commercial varieties by combining attributes not found …

Colocasia create a tropical effect for any garden with their dramatic leaves that does well in sun or part shade. They prefer well drained moist soils but not soggy conditions. Deer and rabbit resistant. 'White Lava' has deep green foliage that produces creamy white veins at maturity.

The White Lava is similar to the Nancyana elephant ear with its cream-colored markings, but the White Lava's markings are even more distinct and branch out over the sides of the leaf. This variety of Colocasia grows in tight clumps.

White Lava is a rare variety of Colocasia that has pure white flesh. It has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor that works well in desserts and savory dishes alike. You can steam or boil it to bring out its natural sweetness.

Colocasia ‘White Lava’ is a clumping elephant ear with large glossy green leaves that are adorned with a wide band of creamy white down the center of each leaf, later radiating out into the side veins. The taro leaves are further highlighted by a large …