Elephant Ear Colocasia Black Beauty
Pot Size: 3.5"

This elephant ear is a combination of Black Magic and Illustris. It has the wonderfully dark leaves of the Black Magic, but is a much tougher plant. It also has the interesting green variegation on the leaves. We are encouraging everyone to try this, who has not been successful with the Black Magic Variety.

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• Light: Partial shade

• Height: 4-6’ (depending on light, water, growing season, etc.)

• Hardiness: Perennial in zone 8+, annual in colder zones

• Planting: Soil must be above 55F at night for one week before planting outside. To get a head start, plant indoors 4 weeks before you plan to plant outside. Plant so that the soil level of the pot is the same as surrounding soil

• Soil: A nice light potting mix containing bark, perlite and peat moss.

• Moisture: Keep soil damp while plant is getting established; once plant has unfurled its leaves water liberally. Elephant Ears like to be kept damp, we suggest that you mulch the soil to retain moisture.

• Feeding: Feed when planting with an all purpose, slow release fertilizer (we suggest you try something organic) and again when the plant is fully established and leaves are unfurled.

• Overwintering: Bring indoors when night temperatures reach 40F.

• Origin: USA

• Warning: NOT for human consumption!