Troubleshooting
Colocasia Blue Hawaii problems — and how to fix them
Colocasia Blue Hawaii (Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Browning leaf edges
Caused by dry air or letting the soil dry out; this is a bog plant, so keep it consistently moist and raise humidity.
Faded purple venation
Too little light dulls the dark markings; move to brighter conditions to restore contrast.
Spider mites
Dry indoor air invites mites that stipple and bronze leaves; raise humidity and rinse foliage, treating with insecticidal soap if needed.
Tuber rot in winter
Cold, waterlogged soil during dormancy rots the corm; ease off watering and keep dormant tubers cool but not soggy.
Prevent colocasia blue hawaii problems before they start
Most colocasia blue hawaii issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common elephant ear problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Colocasia Blue Hawaii watering schedule
- Colocasia Blue Hawaii light requirements
- Best soil mix for colocasia blue hawaii
- Colocasia Blue Hawaii temperature & humidity
- Full colocasia blue hawaii care guide
Looking for colocasia blue hawaii in general rather than its problems? Read the full colocasia blue hawaii care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Colocasia Blue Hawaii problems — FAQ
Why is my colocasia blue hawaii browning leaf edges?
Caused by dry air or letting the soil dry out; this is a bog plant, so keep it consistently moist and raise humidity.
Why is my colocasia blue hawaii faded purple venation?
Too little light dulls the dark markings; move to brighter conditions to restore contrast.
Why is my colocasia blue hawaii spider mites?
Dry indoor air invites mites that stipple and bronze leaves; raise humidity and rinse foliage, treating with insecticidal soap if needed.
Why is my colocasia blue hawaii tuber rot in winter?
Cold, waterlogged soil during dormancy rots the corm; ease off watering and keep dormant tubers cool but not soggy.