Colocasia esculenta (Black colocasia) - Video 4
Botanical name: Colocasia esculenta
Common names: Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen
Family: Araceae
Origin: South America
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Several popular varieties of Colocasia
These varieties can add a mix of colors, shapes, and textures to your garden, creating a beautiful and diverse display.
These varieties can add a mix of colors, shapes, and textures to your garden, creating a beautiful and diverse display.
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Diamond Head is a spectacular variety of Taro is named after the volcanic cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, which makes sense because both the cone and plant are black and lustrous! A stunning new addition to the world of elephant ears, Diamond Head's broad, lightly ruffled-edged, chocolate-black leaves have a shiny surface and a lustrous sheen that reflects the light. For best color, grow it in full sun. Mature plants form a well-behaved clump and reach 3 to 4 feet tall, with leaves up to 2 feet wide!
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
3 Plants in stock
$29.95