Black Magic Elephant Ear
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Pronunciation: kol-oh-KAY-see-uh es-kew-LEN-tuh
SKU #02420
| Description | Large striking, dusty purple-black foliage contrasts spectacularly with bright-colored plants. Spreads freely in rich, wet soils; more slowly in dry, clay soil. Adds bold color and tropical flair to any garden. Herbaceous. |
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| Light | Filtered sun |
| Watering | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous |
| Mature Size | Reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
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| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Canna (Canna); Banana (Musa); Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Hibiscus (Hibiscus) |
| Care | Keep soil moist and add a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. Remove dead or damaged leaves as required. In cooler climates, can be enjoyed outdoors, but move indoors before the threat of frost. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.