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Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Magic'

Also Known As

  • Maui Magic Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Magic' plant details

Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Magic' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. Grows well with 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 'Maui Magic'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen black
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Magic'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A clumping Colocaia with leaves that change color with age. The leaves start out a purplish black and slowly transform to an olive green giving the plant real color appeal. Mature height of 5' Plants for sale are between 5-16" they grow fast.

Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Magic' plant

How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Magic'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • black
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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