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    Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head'

    Also Known As

    • Diamond Head Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head' plant details

    Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous black
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, exotic, heart-shaped leaves, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From the breeding program that produced the ground breaking colocasia Black Magic and ignited national interest in this group of tropical plants, comes Diamond Head. This elephant ear blends the rich black color of its parent with the coveted glossy leaves of an alocasia. A bold garden addition either planted in the ground or in oversized containers, as shown here. Happiest in moist, rich soil.

    By: Leafari

    "Royal Diamond Head" has a combination of large dark purple to black leaves with a spectacular glossy finish, a small circular-shaped dark burgundy colored 'piko' and semi-glossy dark burgundy petioles (stems). The Royal Hawaiian Colocasia series has a tidy clumping habit that is perfect for large containers, landscaped beds and pond-side plantings.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Colocasia Diamond Head is a new hybrid with dark black leaves. The leaves are velvety when young but become very shiny when mature. This produces a reflective look like they are wet. The stems are lighter than the leaves, a light maroon to pink color. The plant can grow over 6 feet tall with leaves around 2 to 3 feet longs. A must have for any tropical plant grower. Foliage: Large black glossy leaves Flowers: Hooded Height: 4 to 6 feet tall

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    This is another super release by hybridizer John Cho. This burgundy-black leaf is glossy, similar to colors found in Alocasias. The petioles are burgundy as well. A simply fantastic centerpiece specimen! Tidy clumper to 48" tall. Zone 7b.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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