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Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava'

White Lava Elephant Ear

Typical UK price, 12cm pot

£13

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1
Middle half
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Last sold
16 Sep 2026
On record
1
Cutting/cormNone
7cm8 on record
12cm1 sold
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About Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava'

White Lava carries a dark green leaf blade splashed with bold white and cream sectoral variegation, a contrast pattern among the mostly solid-colour Colocasia cultivars. Care follows the same vigorous, moisture-loving profile as the rest of the species.

Native range

Cultivated colour selection of Colocasia esculenta.

Classification

Genus
Colocasia
Family
Araceae
Type
Variegated
Growth habit
Upright clumping, tuberous
Form of
Colocasia esculenta

Morphology

Leaf shape
Large peltate heart-shape
Leaf length
30-45 cm
Leaf width
25-38 cm
Petiole colour
Green
Venation
Prominent radiating primary veins
Texture
Matte, slightly waxy
Variegation
Dark green leaf blade splashed with bold white and cream sectoral variegation
Growth habit
Upright clumping from a central tuber/corm

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Before you buy

  • The plain species is inexpensive and widely available as corms or potted plants each spring
  • For 'Black Magic' or other named colour selections, confirm the leaf colour in photos matches the named form
  • Check corms are firm, not soft or mouldy, if buying bare-root
  • All parts contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic if ingested raw; keep away from pets and children

Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava' care

Substrate
Rich, moisture-retentive mix: 50% potting compost, 30% loam, 20% perlite. Tolerates boggy conditions better than most aroids.
Watering
Keep consistently moist; this species tolerates and often prefers wetter soil than typical houseplants, even standing water at the base outdoors.
Humidity
50-70%, tolerates average household humidity well outdoors or in bright rooms.
Feeding
Balanced liquid fertiliser at full strength every 2-3 weeks during the growing season, a hungry, fast-growing plant.
Repotting
Annually while actively growing, given its rapid growth and corm expansion.

Common problems

  • Yellowing lower leaves

    Cause: Natural leaf turnover as the plant grows

    Fix: Remove spent leaves; only investigate if multiple leaves yellow at once

  • Spider mites

    Cause: Dry indoor air

    Fix: Increase humidity and treat with insecticidal soap

Gear for this plant

How to propagate Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava'

Methods
Corm division, Offset (corm/pup)
Difficulty
Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
Time to establish
1-3 months
True from cuttings
Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
Notes
Produces offset cormlets readily, which separate easily from the parent corm. One of the easiest aroids to divide.

In the wild