Colocasia 'Hilo Beauty'

Location: For best results, the Hilo Beauty prefers a nice sunny spot near a south facing window. The Hilo Beauty also does not do well in the cold, so keep away from any location that is in danger of getting frost.

1. Planting: The Colocasia likes bright light, but its leaves will burn in direct sun. For best results, place it in a spot with bright, indirect light—ideally near, but not directly in front of, a sunny window.

You won't need to re-pot your Colocasia right away. Only re-pot when it outgrows its shipped container and select a pot that's about twice the width of the original container. When repotting, make sure to use an organic soil mix in a pot that has adequate drainage.

2. Watering: The Colocasia likes moist, well-draining soil. Be sure to water well when the soil is dry. Use your finger to check the soil's moisture level, about 2 or 3 inches down.

Water your plant when there are a full two inches of dryness from the top of the soil. You can also mist your Colocasia with a spray bottle twice or three times weekly, to mimic a humid, tropical environment.

3. Pruning: Remove dead or damaged foliage to encourage healthy growth.