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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

CATEGORY  Colocasia

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Most Well Known Colocasia
  • Dusky Black Leaves
  • Dark Plum Stems
  • Certified Virus Tested
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HEIGHT:

4-5 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

7b-10

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Oxygenator

APPLICATIONS:

· Focal Point
· Pond
· Mixed Combos
· Water Gardens
· Containers
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant
· Patio & Garden

FEATURES:

· Cold Tolerant
· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Easy to Grow
· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Average Water
· Wet Soil/Wetlands

HABIT:

· Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Almost Black
· Purple

The 'Black Magic' is a most well known Colocasia in the world. This Colocasia has intense colors, dark plum leaves that appear black. The leaf grows on dark burgundy-black stems. 'Black Magic' is the perfect in the center of a mixed container.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Oxygenator

APPLICATIONS:

· Focal Point
· Pond
· Mixed Combos
· Water Gardens
· Containers
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant
· Patio & Garden

FEATURES:

· Cold Tolerant
· Fast Growing
· Heat Tolerant
· Easy to Grow
· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Average Water
· Wet Soil/Wetlands

HABIT:

· Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Almost Black
· Purple

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 4-6 weeks
6" Crop Time: 6-10 weeks
8" Crop Time: 8-12 weeks
12" Crop Time: 10-14 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5