Colocasia esculenta (Black colocasia) - Image 75

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 tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageUnusual colorSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant
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Colocasia esculenta (Black colocasia) deep purple leaves clump plant close up over ground
Colocasia esculenta (Black colocasia) with large heart-shaped dark purple foliage growing in a thick cluster
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