Colocasia esculenta (Black colocasia) - Image 29

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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 MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageUnusual colorSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant
Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant'
Colocasia esculenta seedlings


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Colocasia esculenta Diamond Head

Diamond Head is a spectacular variety of Taro is named...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
5 Plants in stock
$29.95
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Louisiana, Texas, California (with phytocertificate).
Colocasia esculenta Black Magic

This Black colocasia is a must for black plant fanatics....  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
 
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Louisiana, Arizona, Texas, California (with phytocertificate).