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Colocasia esculenta Black Magic Colocasia is the iconic Elephant Ear variety, renowned for its striking appearance and dramatic presence in the garden. With its deep, purple black, 2-foot long leaves, this remarkable plant creates a bold, almost mystical backdrop for lighter-colored blooms. Originally discovered in the wilds of the Philippines as a dark sport among a patch of all-green plants, it was introduced to the U.S. by California’s Walter Pagels after being shared by Australian collectors. This four-exclamation-point plant is a showstopper, commanding attention with its lush, velvety foliage. Hardy to zone 8.

Bulbs start shipping mid to late February. Available only within the contiguous US.

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This tropical is native to Asia and India.

Cultivation
Give this plant high humidity with ample moisture or in a protected place in the house where it can enjoy bright, indirect light. Great for summer patio gardens or indoor garden rooms. Plants prefer warm temperatures of 60-80˚F. Provide a sheltered location from wind. Slightly amphibious, they can do well in patio ponds, along the edge of a water feature, or in a container garden.

Pests & Diseases
Not bothered by pests or disease.

Soil Type
Rich, loose, well-drained potting soil.

Light Requirements
Bright, indirect light, dappled sun light or low-wattage warm spectrum bulbs.

Bloom Time
This is a foliage plant that is grown for its large showy heart shaped leaves that are dark in color.

Hardiness Zone
Zones 8–11. Not winter hardy. These tropical plants will need to be kept around 60-80˚F during the day and not fall below 60˚F at night.

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This tropical is native to Asia and India.

Cultivation
Give this plant high humidity with ample moisture or in a protected place in the house where it can enjoy bright, indirect light. Great for summer patio gardens or indoor garden rooms. Plants prefer warm temperatures of 60-80˚F. Provide a sheltered location from wind. Slightly amphibious, they can do well in patio ponds, along the edge of a water feature, or in a container garden.


Pests & Diseases
Not bothered by pests or disease.

Soil Type
Rich, loose, well-drained potting soil.

Light Requirements
Bright, indirect light, dappled sun light or low-wattage warm spectrum bulbs.
Bloom Time
This is a foliage plant that is grown for its large showy heart shaped leaves that are dark in color.


Hardiness Zone
Zones 8–11. Not winter hardy. These tropical plants will need to be kept around 60-80˚F during the day and not fall below 60˚F at night.

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