A 2023 AAS Winner that is a total game-changer for the Willis and Houston metro area. 'Waikiki' offers incredible tri-color foliage: glossy green leaves with a large white center and a vivid pink vein. Unlike some of its larger cousins, it maintains a tidy, clumping habit. It thrives in our Texas humidity, but to keep those neon colors from fading, it needs plenty of water and rich soil. It’s basically a tropical vacation in a pot!
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade (Full sun is required to bring out the most intense pink and white contrast)
Height x Width
3 ft. Tall x 3 ft. Wide
Water
High; prefers consistently moist soil. It’s very happy in low spots that hold a bit of water after a Houston downpour.
Zones
7 - 11
Fertilization
Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced liquid or slow-release fertilizer every 3-4 weeks to fuel that intense color production.
Pruning
Remove older or tattered leaves at the base to keep the plant looking fresh. It will go dormant after the first hard freeze in Willis.
A 2023 AAS Winner that is a total game-changer for the Willis and Houston metro area. 'Waikiki' offers incredible tri-color foliage: glossy green leaves with a large white center and a vivid pink vein. Unlike some of its larger cousins, it maintains a tidy, clumping habit. It thrives in our Texas humidity, but to keep those neon colors from fading, it needs plenty of water and rich soil. It’s basically a tropical vacation in a pot!
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade (Full sun is required to bring out the most intense pink and white contrast)
Height x Width
3 ft. Tall x 3 ft. Wide
Water
High; prefers consistently moist soil. It’s very happy in low spots that hold a bit of water after a Houston downpour.
Zones
7 - 11
Fertilization
Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced liquid or slow-release fertilizer every 3-4 weeks to fuel that intense color production.
Pruning
Remove older or tattered leaves at the base to keep the plant looking fresh. It will go dormant after the first hard freeze in Willis.
