Colocasia 'Painted Black Gecko' PP27733
Also Known As
- Colocasia 'Painted Black'
- Painted Black Gecko Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Colocasia 'Painted Black Gecko' PP27733 plant details
Colocasia 'Painted Black Gecko' PP27733 is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia 'Painted Black Gecko' PP27733
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen black
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia 'Painted Black Gecko' PP27733
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Colocasia 'Painted Black Gecko' PP27733 plant
How to Grow Colocasia 'Painted Black Gecko' PP27733
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- black
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Aroid
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Colocasia esculenta, Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris', Colocasia illustrius, Elephant Ear, Illustris Elephant's Ear, Illustris Imperial Taro, Taro
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Taro
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- high - regular
aka Dwarf Taro, Silver Leaf Dwarf Elephant Ear
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- standing water - high
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