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Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
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Colocasia esculenta

Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen
Family: Araceae
Origin: South America
Small shrub 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Var. Black Runner: a superb Colocasia and a must for black plant fanatics. Large matt black, heart shaped leaves up to 20" long, on black/purple leaf stalks. As with most elephant ears, moist soil and high nutrition are the keys to great specimens. Grow in rich, fertile moisture retentive soil or as a pond marginal in full sun for darker leaves. Note that in shade leaves turn dark green. Once moved to bright sun, they turn back to black. In cooler subtropical climates leaves die back and the plant emerges from a rhizome in spring.

Var. Mojito: This new sport of Colocasia was discovered in Florida. Incredible contrasting blacks and greens adorn its leaves. This camouflage effect is matched with light green stems streaked with dark purple that fade up to pink, with chartreuse highlights mixed in to create a totally wild and exotic scene in the summer garden. No two leaves are the same. Even the stems are highlighted with stripes. Grows more compact than other Elephant Ears, making it an excellent choice for a large container.


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Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. White Lava
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
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Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Diamond Head is deeper black in full sun
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Blue Hawaii
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Hilo Bay
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
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Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. White Lava
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Mojito
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Diamond Head
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. White Lava
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Pineapple Princess
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Mojito
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Mojito
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Mojito
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Diamond Head
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Black Coral
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Pineapple Princess
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Blue Hawaii
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Diamond Head
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Mojito
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Diamond Head
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Nancy's Revenge
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Mojito
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Black Runner
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Hawaiian Eye
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Black Runner
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Black Runner
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Black Coral
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Black Runner
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
var. Black Magic
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Malanga Lila - Long Taro
Colocasia esculenta , Black colocasia, Black Magic, Taro, Black Elephant Ear, Malanga Amarillo, Dasheen Click to see full-size image
Colocasia esculenta Jack's Giant
Colocasia esculenta seedlings


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Colocasia esculenta Black Magic Click to see full-size image
4099 Colocasia esculenta Black Magic

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

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$42.95
Colocasia esculenta Diamond Head Click to see full-size image
4185 Colocasia esculenta Diamond Head

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

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/1 gal pot
In stock
$42.95
Colocasia esculenta Jacks Giant Click to see full-size image
6685 Colocasia esculenta Jacks Giant

This astonishing elephant ear is well-named, it really...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$42.95
Colocasia esculenta Mojito Click to see full-size image
4184 Colocasia esculenta Mojito

Very popular collectible hybrid, this is one plant...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$47.95
Colocasia esculenta Nancys Revenge (Nancyana) Click to see full-size image
6712 Colocasia esculenta Nancys Revenge (Nancyana)

Introduced at the 2000 International Aroid Society...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$47.95
Sale $27.95
Colocasia esculenta Pharaoh Mask Click to see full-size image
6662 Colocasia esculenta Pharaoh Mask

Pharaoh Mask has bright green leaves that are accentuated...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster

This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/ 1 gal pot
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Colocasia esculenta Tea Cup, Tea Party Click to see full-size image
6693 Colocasia esculenta Tea Cup, Tea Party

Colocasia Tea Cup (or Coffee Cups) has cupped up leaves....  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$27.95
Colocasia esculenta White Lava Click to see full-size image
4188 Colocasia esculenta White Lava

Large glossy green leaves are adorned with a wide...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
1 Plant in stock
Last one
$42.95