Colocasia esculenta 'Midnight' (Colocasia 'Midnight')
Colocasia esculenta (Colocasia 'Midnight') with split coloration on a broad, heart-shaped plant leaf.
Botanical name: Colocasia esculenta
Common name: Colocasia 'Midnight'
Cultivar: Midnight
Family: Araceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; keep soil moist; bog or aquatic
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Flood tolerance: HighProvides visual interest throughout the growing season with its bold foliage.
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Colocasia esculenta (Colocasia 'Midnight') with dark purple and lime green heart-shaped leaves in a pot.
Colocasia esculenta (Colocasia 'Midnight.') shows striking variegated heart leaves with deep black and light green
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