Colocasia esculenta 'Coal Miner'

Also Known As

Coal Miner Elephant Ear
Coalminer Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 48"-54"
W: 48"-60"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Colocasia esculenta 'Coal Miner' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Coal Miner'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen black
Mature size: 48 IN - 60 IN - wide, 48 IN - 54 IN - tall
Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Coal Miner'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Colocasia Coal Miner was collected from the Himalayan mountains and is very similar to Illustrius. This form has very dark leaves and green veins. It stays darker with thin green veins. Once grown next to Illustrius, we found that the two plants are very different from one another. One of the most interesting things about Coal Miner is that is has now survived Kentucky's zone 6 winters with light mulch for 5 years now. This plant was first introduced by Tony Avent. Foliage: Dark leaves, green veins Flowers: Green hooded Height: 3 to 5 feet

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Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Coal Miner' plant

How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Coal Miner'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
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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