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Colocasia esculenta 'Midnight' PP17887

Also Known As

  • Colocasia 'Midnight'
  • Midnight Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Colocasia esculenta 'Midnight' PP17887 plant details

Colocasia esculenta 'Midnight' PP17887 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 esculenta 'Midnight' PP17887

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen black
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Midnight' PP17887

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Colocasia Midnight is the darkest of all Colocasia, Its sleek velvety leaves take the prize in elegance hands down... Midnight has dark black foliage and petioles. ‘Midnight grows best with consistently moist soil....Mature height 2' quite unique and very beautiful.

Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Midnight' PP17887 plant

How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Midnight' PP17887

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Color

    • black
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