Name: Colocasia 'Black Magic'
SKU: COLBM

Colocasia ‘Black Magic’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our licensees. Please contact our sales department for more information at 800-215-9450.

One of the few 'true blacks' of the plant world, this exotic form of Taro has amazed visitors. 'Black Magic' is tropical in appearance and very moisture loving, so it's great in or around ponds and it can be a major player in containerized plantings.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-13
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 30″ / 30″ / 12″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —

Common Name	Black Taro
Family	Araceae
Genus	Colocasia
species	esculenta
Plant Type	Perennial
Persistence	Annual
US Patent #	--
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Growth Habit	Clumping, Upright
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	30" / 30" / 12"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	--
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Flowering Season	--
Flower Color	--
Leaf Color	Black
Soil	Moisture retentive.
pH	5.6 - 7.0
Exposure	Part Shade
Special Uses	Deep South
Nutritional Needs	100 - 150 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry slightly between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Moderate to heavy water needs.
How Different?	Black leaf.
Landscape Value	Container accent.
Finish Time to 4"	4 - 6 weeks
Comments	Fall is the time to bring bulbs in to start in a warn greenhouse. It's stunning in containers plantings and will generate huge leaves with proper feeding and water.
Grower Notes	--