Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Black Magic Taro, Elephant's Ear)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Colocasia |
| Species | esculenta |
| Cultivar | 'Black Magic' |
| Category | Annuals, Bulbs, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 40 |
| Height | 90 -180 cm |
| Spread | 90 -180 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | 'Black Magic' is an elephant's ear cultivar which features unusual purplish-black leaves. It is a tuberous, stemless, frost-tender perennial of the arum family. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Huge, black, heart shaped, downward growing leaves with well defined veins. |
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