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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' PP26151

Also Known As

  • Colocasia 'Puckered Up'
  • Colocasia Black Ripples
  • Black Ripple Elephant Ear
  • Puckered Up Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' PP26151 plant details

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' PP26151 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' PP26151

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen black
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' PP26151

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Highly textured dimples cover this amazing var of Purple Colocasia. One of the most uniquely dimensional elephant ears available. Grows to about 4 feet high and wide.

Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' PP26151 plant

How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' PP26151

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • 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, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • standing water - regular
Photo of Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' foliage by Rare Plant Research
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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
Photo of Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' foliage by Leafari
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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
Photo of Colocasia fallax foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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aka Diamond Head Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • mostly sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head' foliage by Leafari
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aka Mojito Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito' foliage by Leafari
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