Colocasia esculenta (Black colocasia) - Image 29

Botanical name: Colocasia esculenta

Common names: Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen

Family: Araceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Keep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Bog or aquatic
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
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