Colocasia ‘White Lava’ is a stunning tropical foliage plant with deep green leaves dramatically splashed with creamy white variegation that radiates from the central veins. This bold contrast gives the plant a luminous, architectural quality that stands out beautifully on sunny patios, bright windowsills, warm conservatories, and sheltered gardens.
A true heat lover, ‘White Lava’ grows vigorously through spring and summer, making it perfect for container displays, exotic borders and indoor tropical arrangements.
Your order includes five 5cm garden‑ready plug plants, healthy and vigorous, ready to plant out or pot on until the time is right.
🌱 Why You’ll Love ‘White Lava’
- Dark green leaves with bright creamy‑white centres
- A striking tropical look for warm, protected outdoor spots or bright indoor spaces
- Excellent in containers, patio displays and exotic borders
- Fast‑growing during warm months
- Pairs beautifully with Black Coral, Maui Gold and Blue Hawaii
🌿 Plant Details
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Pack Size: 5 plug plants
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Plug Size: Approx. 5cm
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Foliage: Dark green with creamy white variegation
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Position: Full sun, bright indirect light, warm sheltered areas
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Soil: Moist, fertile, free‑draining
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Uses: Patio containers, conservatories, tropical borders, pond‑side planting
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Hardiness: Tender; dies back in winter and may return if protected
❄️ Overwintering
Colocasia ‘White Lava’ naturally dies back during winter. If protected from frost, it often re‑emerges in spring.
Alternatively:
- Lift tubers before first frost
- Store in a cool, dry, frost‑free place
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Re‑plant in spring, ideally starting in pots to encourage early growth
📦 Delivery & Packaging
All orders are shipped via Royal Mail 48 Tracked in 100% recycled R‑PET plug plant packaging, ensuring your plants arrive safely and hydrated.
When ordering two or more multi‑packs, your delivery is automatically upgraded to Royal Mail 24 Tracked at no extra charge.
For larger or custom orders, tailored pricing is available with postage via Royal Mail 24 Tracked or Parcelforce24 depending on volume.