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    • Photo of Colocasia antiquorum foliage by Mark and Gaz

    Photo by Mark and Gaz

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    Colocasia antiquorum

    Also Known As

    • Colocasia 'Black Pearl'
    • Colocasia gaoligongensis
    • Imperial Taro

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic, aroid

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Colocasia antiquorum plant details

    Colocasia antiquorum is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial aquatic aroid with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia antiquorum

    Plant type: perennial aquatic aroid
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 IN - 4 FT - wide, 0 IN - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia antiquorum

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    We have grown Colocasia gaoligongensis (Black Pearl) for 6 years in KY and it has shown to be very cold hardy. We have had little to no protection on this plant during the winter and it comes back each spring. We do, however recommend mulching for all hardy tropical plants during cold winters. Foliage: Green Leaves with a dark dot in the Center Flowers: Hooded Height: 6

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    shallow water

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Colocasia antiquorum plant

    How to Grow Colocasia antiquorum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous

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