Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China'

Pink China Elephant Ear

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£24

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Sold, 90 days: 6
Middle half: £17 to £25
Last sold: 28 Sep 2026
On record: 14

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7cm6 sold

12cm2 on record

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About Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China'

Pink China pairs a matte blue-green leaf blade with hot pink stems and pink venation showing through at the leaf base, a colour combination distinct from the darker purple/black Colocasia colour selections. The pink intensifies with strong light, making it an accent plant for a bright garden bed or large container.

Native range

Cultivated colour selection of Colocasia esculenta.

Classification

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

Morphology

Leaf shape: Large peltate heart-shape
Leaf length: 25-40 cm
Leaf width: 20-32 cm
Petiole colour: Hot pink
Venation: Pink venation visible at the leaf base
Texture: Matte, slightly waxy, blue-green cast
Variegation: Matte blue-green leaf blade with hot pink stems and pink venation at the leaf base
Growth habit: Upright clumping from a central tuber/corm

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Month	Median	Sold
Sep 2026	£18	2
Aug 2026	£22	4
Jul 2026	£26	8

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 'Pink China' 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

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How to propagate Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China'

Methods: Corm division, Offset (corm/pup). Step-by-step guide
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.

Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China'

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