Saccharum Officinarum, otherwise known as the Ko plant, is a plant native to Hawaii and famous for its beautiful appearance that may often appear as if the plant was lifted straight from a science fiction novel. There are a wide range of cultivars of Ko available and cultivated by the men and women who call Hawaii home, and are classified as large grasses with sturdy stalks and long blades. This beautiful plant may grow to a height of 15 feet by maturity, and its absolutely gorgeous stalks will help your landscaping to truly stand out from others, no matter if you choose an option with dark red, light yellow, or even striped patterns for your landscaping design.
History
Brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers, Saccharum Officinarum in Honolulu, HI is considered to be of Polynesian introduction and is originally a plant native to southern Asia or Malaysia. In Hawaii, you may find a wide range of Ko cultivated on many of the islands, and you may browse our website to look through your many options while you plan the way you want your home to appear. Now available all over the islands, most people who choose to include these in their landscaping do so by placing the plants in botanical gardens designed for their beauty.
Care
Ko will thrive in an area exposed to full sun and will require daily watering as recommended by your Saccharum Officinarum provider. Due to the appearance of this beautiful plant, this is the perfect accent plant you want to place in any garden to help accentuate the additional plants you have in the area. Choosing to keep your options to native Hawaiian plants will also provide support for local businesses, and give you what you need to feel as if you are contributing to the local community.
