Colocasia 'Black Ruffles'
Also Known As
- Black Ruffles Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 24"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Colocasia 'Black Ruffles' plant details
Colocasia 'Black Ruffles' 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia 'Black Ruffles'
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen black
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia 'Black Ruffles'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Colocasia 'Black Ruffles' plant
How to Grow Colocasia 'Black Ruffles'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- black
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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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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