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    Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty'

    Also Known As

    • Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Black Beauty'
    • Black Beauty Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 30"-36"
    • W: 48"-72"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty' plant details

    Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen black
    Mature size: 48 IN - 72 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a selection of ours form Colocasia 'Illustris'. It has a much darker black leaf which gives it an overall richer look! It is a very impressive centerpiece in a mixed container. Patios, landscapes, containers & ponds all around the world are just screaming to have this specimen! quite unique and very beautiful.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Colocasia Black Beauty is a much darker improvement on the older Colocasia Illustrius. We found this growing among thousands of plants a few years ago and promptly called it black beauty. At times the plant can have a solid black leaf with a single green dot in the center. It suckers freely and can make a large clump over time. I have in the past over wintered Black Beauty in zone 6 with heavy mulching. Foliage: Extremely dark black with some green veins Flowers: Hooded flowers Height: 3 to 5 feet tall

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    This Elephant Ear has narrower leaves than many. It produces bright green leaves that as they mature begin to develop dark purplish black spots in the center. These gradually radiate outward to produce almost pure purplish black leaves with green veins. They are quite beautiful and extremely hardy. They make great container specimens for a deck or next to a swimming pool.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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