Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Growing Information

  • Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade
  • Soil: aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss
  • Mature Height: 4-6'
  • Pot Size: 8-14"
  • Hardiness: Zone 7b
  • Origin: NA

The 'Black Magic' is a selection of Colocasia from Crowley's Nursery. This Colocasia has intense colors, dark plum leaves that appear black. The leaf grows on dark burgundy-black stems. It has an 8' spread at a mature size. 'Black Magic' grows well on water banks and in boggy areas.