Go Back Taro, Black Magic

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:14 PM
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

    Plant Type: Water Gardening

    Tropical plant with striking deep purple foliage. Large purple leaves add contrast and boldness to the pond or wet area. Rapid grower.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Likes to be planted or set where rich organic matter is in excess. A stream between ponds works well. Plant likes an abundance of fertilizer.

    Taro's send runners, which can be cut and transplanted for the purpose of holding over through the winter. Plant does need to be wintered indoors as it is a tropical in this region.

    Plant is well worth the expense as the foliage is very rewarding.

    Flower Color

    NA

    Foliage Color

    Chocolate

    Plant Spread

    152-182"

    Good Companions

    Variegated Canna, Caladium-dwarf

    Plant Height

    60-72"

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    8-10

    Soil Moisture

    Moist

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Foliage interest, Border of bed, Bog or water garden

    Bloom Time

    —

    Critter Resistance

    —

    Exposure

    Full to partial sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium to rapid

    Seasonal Interests

    Summer