Colocasia comprises tuberous-rooted perennials that may be deciduous or evergreen. The leaves are typically arrow-shaped or rounded and feature noticeable veining. While the flowers are small and borne on a spadix enclosed by a compact white spathe, they are rarely seen in cultivated settings.

Colocasia

Colocasia 'Black Ripple'

Colocasia 'Himalayan Dragon'

Colocasia 'Kachhu'

Colocasia 'Madeira'

Colocasia 'Painted Black Gecko'

Colocasia 'Red Eyed Gecko'

Colocasia Pharaoh's Mask ('Cophama') is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It showcases large, heart-shaped green leaves that grow on upright, dark stems featuring prominent black veins that curve backward, resembling a mask. This plant serves as an eye-catching foliage option, suitable for indoor cultivation or outdoor placement in containers, provided it is situated in a frost-free, sheltered area.

Colocasia Pharaoh's Mask ('Cophama')

Colocasia Redemption ('Corede')

Colocasia affinis

Colocasia affinis 'Roquefort'

Colocasia affinis var. jenningsii

Colocasia esculenta is a tuberous, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features long-stalked, heart or arrow-shaped leaves that are deep green, with blades measuring around 60 centimeters on stalks that can be a meter long. This plant is cultivated as a primary food source in tropical regions of Asia.

Colocasia esculenta

Colocasia esculenta 'Aloha' (Royal Hawaiian Series) is a frost-sensitive, tuberous evergreen perennial that reaches heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features prominent, heart-shaped leaves that are glossy and range from dark green to almost black, highlighted by contrasting greenish-white veins on sturdy, upright stems. This foliage plant thrives indoors as a houseplant and can also be cultivated outdoors in containers in a protected, frost-free environment.

Colocasia esculenta 'Aloha' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Bikini-tini'

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Beauty'

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Coral' (Royal Hawaiian Series) is a tuberous perennial that reaches heights of up to 1.2 meters. It features substantial leaves that are dark purple, bordering on black, and are supported by sturdy, upright stems. This plant thrives in warm conditions and is best suited for summer gardens.

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Coral' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' is a tuberous perennial that reaches heights of up to 1.8 meters. It features substantial heart-shaped foliage, which can grow as long as 60 centimeters, supported by purple-black stems. The leaves start off green and gradually transition to a rich purple-black hue as they mature. This plant is sensitive to frost and should be protected in colder climates.

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Marble'

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles'

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner'

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Sapphire Gecko' is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that reaches heights of up to 1.2 meters. It features distinctive heart-shaped leaves that are black on the surface and display a purple hue on the undersides, complemented by a satin-like sheen. This plant thrives as a houseplant and can also be cultivated outdoors in containers, provided it is placed in a frost-free and sheltered environment.

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Sapphire Gecko'

Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii' (Royal Hawaiian Series) is a frost-sensitive perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features heart-shaped leaves that are bright green, accented by blue-black veins, and is supported by dark purple, upright stems. This plant excels as a houseplant but can also thrive outdoors in containers placed in a frost-free, sheltered environment.

Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Bun-long'

Colocasia esculenta 'Chicago Harlequin'

Colocasia esculenta 'Coco'

Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head' (Royal Hawaiian Series) is a tuberous perennial that thrives in warm conditions, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters. Its large, heart-shaped leaves display a rich dark purple to black veining, exhibiting a glossy finish that varies with sunlight exposure. This plant serves well as a houseplant and can also be cultivated outdoors in containers, provided it is placed in a frost-free and sheltered environment.

Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio Keiki' (v)

Colocasia esculenta 'Emerald' is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. It features large, heart-shaped leaves that are a rich emerald green, accented by a lighter green center and midrib. This plant is well-suited for indoor environments and can also thrive outdoors in containers, provided it is placed in a frost-free, sheltered area.

Colocasia esculenta 'Emerald'

Colocasia esculenta 'Euchlora'

Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features large, heart-shaped leaves that are glossy and dark olive green, supported by upright stems that are dark purple-black. This plant is well-suited for indoor environments as a houseplant, but it can also thrive outdoors in containers, provided it is placed in a frost-free and sheltered area.

Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'

Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch' (Royal Hawaiian Series) is a frost-sensitive perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. It features large, heart-shaped leaves that are supported by upright, vibrant pink stems. This plant serves as an eye-catching addition to summer landscapes.

Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo Bay' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo High Colour'

Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' is a perennial that thrives in warmer climates, reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters. This plant features sizable, pale green leaves adorned with deep purple hues along the veins. The heart-shaped foliage grows on sturdy, upright stems, making it an eye-catching choice for summer gardens.

Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant' is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features large, heart-shaped leaves with prominent pale green veins, which may extend to approximately 1 meter in length. This foliage plant is suitable for indoor cultivation or can be positioned outdoors in containers, provided it is placed in a sheltered area that remains frost-free.

Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant'

Colocasia esculenta 'Japanese Cranberry'

Colocasia esculenta 'Kona Coffee' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Little Black Magic'

Colocasia esculenta 'Mammoth'

Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Gold' (Royal Hawaiian Series) is a tuberous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features large, heart-shaped leaves that are a bright golden-green, borne on pale green, upright stems. This plant thrives in warm conditions and is suitable for indoor cultivation or as an outdoor container plant in a protected, frost-free area.

Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Gold' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Magic' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Metallica'

Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito' is a perennial that thrives in warm conditions, reaching about 1 meter in height. It features large, heart-shaped leaves that display a light green base, accented with dark purple mottling and splashes. The petioles exhibit similar color patterns, enhancing the overall appearance of the plant. This variety is particularly well-suited for summer foliage displays.

Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito' (v)

Colocasia esculenta 'Nancy's Revenge'

Colocasia esculenta 'Nigrescens'

Colocasia esculenta 'Palau Keiki'

Colocasia esculenta 'Pineapple Princess' (Royal Hawaiian Series) (v)

Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China' is a robust perennial that reaches heights of 1.2 meters, showcasing large, heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 60 centimeters. The light green foliage is supported by upright stems that exhibit a hint of pink. This variety is one of the more resilient colocasias, thriving as a summer foliage plant. While it will die back after the initial frost, it can endure winter when protected with a deep, dry mulch. In regions with harsh winters, it is advisable to lift the rhizome in the fall and store it indoors until spring.

Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China'

Colocasia esculenta 'Purple Stem'

Colocasia esculenta 'Ruffles'

Colocasia esculenta 'Sangria'

Colocasia esculenta 'Silver Splash'

Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup' is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features prominent, heart-shaped leaves with a dark bronze-green hue, supported by erect black stems that curve upwards to form a cup-like structure, often collecting water. This plant serves well as an indoor specimen or can be cultivated outdoors in containers, provided it is placed in a frost-free, sheltered area.

Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup'

Colocasia esculenta 'Tropical Storm' (Royal Hawaiian Series) is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features large, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green with prominent veining and cream-colored centers. This versatile plant can serve as an attractive houseplant or thrive outdoors in containers placed in a sheltered area that is free from frost.

Colocasia esculenta 'Tropical Storm' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'Ulaula Kumu-oha'

Colocasia esculenta 'Waikiki' (Royal Hawaiian Series) is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features large, heart-shaped leaves that are glossy green, marked by bold pink and cream veins on deep burgundy stems. This plant serves well as both an indoor houseplant and an outdoor container specimen, provided it is placed in a frost-free, sheltered area.

Colocasia esculenta 'Waikiki' (Royal Hawaiian Series)

Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava' (Royal Hawaiian Series) is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features heart-shaped leaves that are dark green with distinctive white variegation and a purple dot, all supported by deep burgundy-red stems. This variety is well-suited for indoor settings or can be cultivated outdoors in containers, provided they are placed in a frost-free, protected area. Its more compact growth habit allows it to fit into tighter spaces compared to other varieties.

Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava' (Royal Hawaiian Series) (v)

Colocasia esculenta 'Xcintho'PBR

Colocasia esculenta Madeira Star ('Comasta') is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of 1.5 meters. It features prominent, heart-shaped leaves with a unique crinkled texture, supported by upright stems. The leaves showcase a raspberry-red star pattern at their center, which transitions to purple at the edges as they mature. This plant is well-suited for indoor cultivation and can also thrive outdoors in containers, provided they are placed in a sheltered, frost-free environment.

Colocasia esculenta Madeira Star ('Comasta')

Colocasia esculenta 'Burgundy-Stemmed' is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can reach heights of 1.5 meters. It features large, heart-shaped leaves that are deep green, supported by burgundy-red stems. This plant serves well as an indoor specimen or can be cultivated outdoors in containers, provided it is placed in a frost-free and sheltered environment.

Colocasia esculenta burgundy-stemmed

Colocasia esculenta hybrid

Colocasia esculenta unidentified cultivar

Colocasia esculenta var. aquatilis

Colocasia fallax

Colocasia gaoligongensis is a deciduous, tuberous perennial known for its bright green foliage. The leaves, which can reach lengths of 60 cm, are typically heart- to arrow-shaped and are supported by erect stalks. Each leaf features a prominent dark central spot, with possible dark green to purplish markings between the veins.

Colocasia gaoligongensis

Colocasia gigantea is a frost-sensitive, tuberous perennial that can grow up to 2 meters in height. It features large, heart-shaped leaves with prominent grey-green veins. This plant serves well as a houseplant or can be cultivated outdoors in containers, provided it is placed in a frost-free and sheltered environment.