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Colocasia 'Black Goblet'

Also Known As

  • x Leucocolocasia 'Black Goblet'
  • Black Goblet Elephant Ears

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-12

Colocasia 'Black Goblet' plant details

Colocasia 'Black Goblet' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia 'Black Goblet'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen black
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia 'Black Goblet'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Gardening facts about Colocasia 'Black Goblet' plant

How to Grow Colocasia 'Black Goblet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • black
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • 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
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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
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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
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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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