‘O‘opukai Kalo

Colocasia esculenta

Native variety: ‘O‘opukai means sea guppy, a small native fish similar in coloring to the Petiole of this taro.

Purple Guppy Taro

Used as poi and table taro; the leaves are often used for lu‘au.  ‘O‘opukai is a light colored taro that has a good ‘ulika (gumminess) factor.

‘O‘opukai pa‘i‘ai has a beige and light tan color.  The color of this kalo's pa‘i‘ai can be the same hue as mango wood.

You are bidding on * live starter plant seedlings with vigorous root systems * inches tall with * leaves born and growing in a  small container for ease of transplant.

Stems are 65 to 90 cm. long, light yellowish-green with dark purple or  reddish-purple flecked stripes and blotches, dark red at the stem edge, reddish-purple at top (apex), a dark reddish-purple ring at  base with purplish-pink for 3 to 4 cm. above the base.

Lau or Lu'au (Leaf Blade) is 50 to 65 cm. long, 35 to 45 cm. wide, 40 to 50 cm, from tip to base of  sinus, egg-shaped (ovate), dark green with bluish cast; margins wave-like (undulating); piko purple; veins conspicuously reddish-purple  over entire lower surface; round leaf section (lobes) acute with wide sinus.

‘O‘opukai, Kaimoi

UH # 052

Medium in height, well spreading, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing from 2 to 5 ‘ohā; distinguished by  lilac-purple ‘i‘o kalo (Corm) flesh and reddish-purple flecked stripes.
Ha (Petiole)

Cultivars

Varieties

Taro is an important food crop in Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, and Asian countries. In Hawaii, taro leaves are used as  a vegetable in laulau, and taro corms are made into poi. Corms are also boiled, steamed, and baked, and may be fried to make chips.

Taro can be grown under two distinctly different cultural management  systems: upland (dry land) taro planted in non-flooded, rain fed areas, and lowland (wetland) taro grown in waterlogged or flooded fields. Much of the  taro grown in Hawaii is wetland taro, but upland taro production is rapidly increasing. "Upland taro" includes all varieties or cultivars of Colocasia  esculenta, commonly called taro, and Colocasia esculenta var. globulifera, locally called dasheen or araimo, that are planted under non-flooded  conditions.

Several varieties of taro can be used for upland planting. The most common and easily accessible varieties in Hawaii are  'Lehua Maoli' and 'Bun Long'. 'Lehua Maoli' is an excellent "poi" taro, while 'Bun Long' is an excellent table taro that is also grown for making taro chips.  Dasheen varieties are 'Tsurunoko', 'Miyako', and 'Akado'. A few unnamed dasheen varieties are also grown in Hawaii.

The Chinese Bun Long is used as table taro, luau (taro leaf), and - the delight of local yuppies - taro  chips. Dasheen or araimo, Japanese taro, also is used as a table taro. The Samoan Niue is primarily used as a table taro.

Use As Food

Widely commercially grown for red poi. Most bags of poi in the supermarket, or served at restaurants and  commercial luaus contain this variety. It is best to ku'i Maui Lehua hot because of the pu'u (bumps) that develop as the taro cools. The ulika  (gumminess) factor decreases as it cools. It is good as pa'i'ai. As a table taro the small 'I'o kalo are moist, chewy and sweet. The larger 'I'o  kalo can be dry and starchy.

Distribution

It is the most commercially grown taro throughout Hawaii, often raised in lo'i (the wetlands). It is  popular because it grows fast, 8 months to a year. It is a hearty yielder, it monocrops well with consistent large size.

Ha (Petiole)

The ha that can grow up to 8  feet in the right conditions. The ha is light green, thinly red at  lihi (edge), slightly tinged with reddish-purple at the apex. A dark  reddish-purple ring at kohina (base) that moves to pinkish white for  3 to 5 cm. above.

Lau or Lu'au(Leaf Blade)

45 to 50 cm. long, 30 to 35  cm. wide, 35 to 50 cm. from tip to base of sinus (mahae),  arrowhead-shaped (sagittate), drooping at the ha, leaf edge is  slightly wavy; piko of the luau (leaf) is mainly white, but  sometimes a with a brush of purple; (lobes) acute with narrow lihi  mawae (sinus).

This is the story of the variety's name per R.Y. to Jerry Konanui.

Growing Information

   

(How to Grow Taro)

• Light: 65%-73%  shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80%  shade

• Soil: aerated mix  containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss

• Mature Height: 3-4'

• Pot Size: 8-14"

• Hardiness: Zone 7b

• Origin:  Horticultural

   

 

Height: 36-48 in.  (90-120 cm)

Hardiness: USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure: Sun to  Partial Shade

Danger: Handling  plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage: Grown for  foliage

Other details: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out  between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

All good things  take time, so I grow my plants and rare palms in  my  ebay store.

Much more to check out or just get a little  education on in my store.

 

Shipping

 

ATTENTION USA BIDDERS!

        All bare-root live plants shipped are wrapped in moist sphagnum moss to ensure the plant's healthy transit to you. All live plants are Inspected By USDA Plant Inspectors before      they are shipped to insure you get healthy pest free plants and seeds.

We ship via USPS Mondays-Wednesday with Delivery confirmation.

    All plant materials are required by LAW to inspected and certified by USDA prior to export Hawaii to the US Mainland.

After Inspection, USDA stamps released for export Hawaii to the US Mainland. All items are delivered to USDA Inspection Station at  Honolulu International airport.

USDA Certification charge  is included in Shipping and Handling @ $5 fee per item/species.

There is a packing and custom boxing fee.

Last and usually least is USPS postage (shipping)

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS!

We can ship certified live plants to the US only. Only Domestic Shipping and Handling includes  USDA Certification.

International Buyers
– Please Note:
The additional charge ($75US) for any Phytosanitary Certificate  is not included in this offer. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

We do ship Seeds Internationally worldwide.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Proper Permits and Documents are the Buyer's responsibility.

Please request any documents prior to shipping.

For foreign customers, please check your laws concerning permitting and customs,  additional shipping and handling costs may apply.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON LIVE PLANTS is available only under these conditions!

All international orders are shipped at the  BUYER'S RISK

 (shipped with or without documents) and no refunds or replacements are offered for Dead On Arrival, loss,  confiscation, Customs Seizure, unanticipated charges, etc.

All International shipments are at Buyer's Risk. Please spend no more more than you can lose!

 

Payment

We accept online payments only through PayPal, Cash payments are only acceptable for in-person pick-ups and cash-on-delivery  (COD). Cash payment can not be sent through the mail. Message me if you want to send cash.

   

Please only one Paypal payment. SO THE COMBINED SHIPPING RULE WILL CAN BE USED. Late or Multiple PayPal payments are  NOT eligible for any discount.

We will ship once a week - ON or BEFORE WEDNESDAYS, because of the special stamps needed to ship plants and cuttings  to you. This can only be done at the Dept. of Agriculture. If payments are not met before that MONDAY, your items will be shipped the following week and  NOT eligible for any combined discount. Non-paying bidders will be reported as an unpaid item to eBay.

COMBINED SHIPPING POLICY

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING is not included in this offer.

   

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON LIVE PLANTS on a case by case basis.

We will combine shipping for auctions won on the same week paid with same PayPal payment.

This policy is good for auction items bought and paid for in the week ending MONDAY.

We ship on Tuesdays.

Payment must be received within 4 days of the auction ending.

Combined Discounts Won Auctions

For 2-3 winning auctions, the combined discount is 10% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

For 4-7 winning auctions, the combined discount is 20% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

For 8+ winning auctions, the combined discount is 30% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

As each order is packed and prepared separately you will pay the quoted S/H charges  individually per item. If you buy the same species in that item it does calculate out the discount (i.e.: additional items)

My stores' combined shipping is built in for same items rather than a varied selection. Domestic S/H includes  postage, USDA certification and inspection, proper packing and delivery to Airport for prompt delivery.

I can't really change any of these. If you want one of this and one of that, it is hard to discount much as each  different species requires it's own prep, packing, then at USDA each has to be unwrapped and inspected then repacked. USDA requires us to clean and  prepare every last piece before we drive them to the Inspection Station on the other side of the island.

This requirement takes my wife and I, 2-3 days to pack items and get ready to ship. The whole next day we drive  around the island and get inspected (2-3 hours), then drive to the Airport Post Office to drop off. It takes the same work with the same type item if  you can understand.

LIVE PLANTS ARE PERISHABLE.

There is the risk when you grow plants that they may die. LIVE PLANTS are PERISHABLE, guaranteed not to live forever.

US orders ONLY are GUARANTEED LIVE ARRIVAL. All International orders are shipped at the BUYER's RISK!

When you order a plant we assume you are prepared to care for it. It is your responsibility to know how to care  for the plant. Do some research before they arrive or seek experienced help.

 Small plants need protection from many things, wind, sun, dry-out. They do well just in the garage or living  room. They need good light but not sunlight (full sun will burn small plants). Small pots dry-out easily. Just sitting in a shallow tray of water works well. The idea is to keep the plants from dehydrating.

Be careful if you decide to re-pot.  Re-potting voids any warranty. Plants are easily damaged with new/different mix. Use NO fertilizers (this may kill your plants).  Proper care is critical upon arrival. Live Plants are NOT GUARANTEED  to survive under your care. DO NOT expect any live plant to be GUARANTEED to remain alive. Plants are NOT GUARANTEED TO SURVIVE after you begin Care! Live arrival  is guaranteed, eternal survival is up to you.

NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT.

 IF YOU are NOT able to provide PROPER CARE, PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT plant to be GUARANTEED after it perishes.

BROWN THUMB WARNING:

Please Do NOT email me after a week after receiving and repotting your plant, and make a claim it arrived  damaged. All photo support must be as arrived in original condition  when received (in the box and packed as delivered).

If you repot your plant after delivery, all warranties are voided and no replacement is offered.  You should use good gardening skills and repot if desired but at buyer's risk and expense.

If repotted, you are responsible for the condition of the plant. NO REPLACEMENT or REFUND WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT.

Not every plant that I grow survives, and I am aware of that and accept the risk when I order. This is the risk that  you as the buyer accept, because there is no way to know what kind of conditions it will endure in the trip to your door. My responsibility ends when a live  plant is delivered to your door.

You are agreeing to these terms when you make this purchase from this listing.

 

eBay Return Policy

If you need to return an item, be sure to follow these item condition guidelines.

For details on the seller's return policy (including how long you have to return an item, who pays for return  shipping, and restocking fees), check the Return policy section of this listing.

 From delivery confirmation, you have only 48 hours from delivery confirmation to make any  'Arrived Damaged' claim. 

  All claims need to be supported with Photos of the damaged plant(s) as packed/unpacked, the box if damaged, the packing materials and any documents.

You must return an item in the same condition as it was received, not used or altered in any way.

You must also include, in the same condition as it was received:
All original packaging such as boxes, bags, tags, and UPCs
Accessories such as cords and remote controls
Certificates, manuals, warranty, and rebate cards
"Free gifts" or bonus items
All items included in a bundle
Make sure you follow these guidelines. If you don't, you may be subject to a range of actions, including limits  of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.

I am very reasonable and understanding, anything can happen to small plants in transit, for this reason uninsurable.

The expense to send it to you is most of your payment. To send any replacements, I try to piggy back with your next order.

Replacement is not an option for CUSTOMS SEIZURE.

ALL OF MY ITEMS ARE SHIPPED USDA CERTIFIED WITHIN THE U.S. - USDA and USPS fees  are included in the actual cost of shipping and Handling.

Please do not leave a 1 or 2 in my detailed seller ratings for postage fees or any  reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.
 
Please contact me before eBay if you have any issue. I am the one  who can help you. Do not open any case for any reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.

I ship items the best and least expensive option. These are coming from Hawaii.  The only thing inexpensive here in Hawaii are my items!! I do ship all my items promptly via best method. If you feel  like the combined shipping fee is wrong, please wait to be invoiced and check back with me! I value your business and  will work diligently to keep you satisfied. I am very generous and reasonable with reasonable people, just ask.

my dog Taz will fetch your email to me

If you are dissatisfied with the item for any reason, please contact me before leaving a negative or neutral comment.

I want you to be satisfied!

Mahalo iâ `oe no ke kipa `ana mai. E kipa mai hou!

Rare Seeds

Fresh Highest  Quality