Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’

Colocasia 'Black Magic' is a taro or elephant ear with large, dramatic, arrow-shaped, purplish-black leaves.

Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ is a taro or elephant ear with large, dramatic, arrow-shaped, purplish-black leaves. It can be grown as a marginal plant in ponds or in pots or beds with evenly moist soil. Yellowish-white spathes and spadixes may appear in summer but are usually hidden by the foliage. Though potentially hardy they are best brought in as a houseplant.

Common Name:  Taro - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]

Family:  Araceae (The Arum Family)

Zone Hardiness:  8-10

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Foliage Colour:  Burgundy/Red/Purple

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Tender

Bloom Time:  

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Wet

Stem Colour:  Black

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Swampy areas.

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