Colocasia 'Kona Coffee'
Colocasia 'Kona Coffee'
Colocasia 'Kona Coffee'
Colocasia 'Kona Coffee'
Colocasia 'Kona Coffee'
Colocasia 'Kona Coffee'

Colocasia 'Kona Coffee'

"Taro"

Colocasia 'Kona Coffee'

1 bulb — £12.90

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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025

Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025

Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days

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Description

Bring rich, dramatic tones to your garden or indoor space with Colocasia 'Kona Coffee', a plant as bold as its namesake. This striking taro or elephant ear variety features glossy, dark green foliage that deepens to an almost black hue, creating an irresistible focal point. Perfect for adding sophistication to borders, pots, or water features, Colocasia 'Kona Coffee' is a brew of beauty you won’t want to miss. Its large, heart-shaped leaves lend a luxurious, tropical vibe, making it an excellent choice for modern garden designs or lush, jungle-inspired themes. Thriving in partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soil, the versatile Colocasia 'Kona Coffee' is low-maintenance yet high-impact. Keep its striking foliage at its best with regular watering during the growing season.

For gardeners in cooler climates, Colocasia 'Kona Coffee' can be easily overwintered indoors, ensuring its stunning presence returns year after year. It also makes an impressive houseplant, bringing dramatic texture and rich colour to conservatories or living spaces. Why settle for bland when you can have bold? Whether you’re looking to create contrast in a colourful border or add a touch of elegance to your patio, Colocasia 'Kona Coffee' promises to deliver style in every leaf. A true garden pick-me-up!

Key features

  • Perfect for pots

  • Suitable for indoors

  • Comes back every year

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Great for shade

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Needs winter protection

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Colocasia esculenta 'Royal Hawaiian® Kona Coffee'

  • Flower colour

    Green, near-black

  • Bulb size

    18/+ (baseball size)

  • Established height

    1.2-1.5m

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Leaf colour

    Green, black

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Tender/Tropical

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade
    Dappled shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Indoors
    Pots
    Large containers
    Borders
    Exotic gardens
    Greenhouse

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Damp
    Poorly drained

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Requires specific conditions

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    Harmful if eaten
    Skin/eyes irritant

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed before 1 March 2025
    You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

Colocasia in 1 minute

They're also known as elephant ears and it's easy to see why. The big, dramatic leaves of Colocasia certainly bear a resemblance to those of our iconic pachyderm, and the plant's southeast Asian origins are as tropical as you could wish!

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