Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
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Colocasia Colocasia
'Black Magic' _ 'Black Magic' is a tender perennial tuberous plant, evergreen if kept at a minimum temperature of 21 °C. It is a very striking plant with large almost black arrow shaped leaves.
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' is: Evergreen
Bushy
Although Colocasia tubers are cultivated as a food, all parts of the plant can cause stomach upset if eaten uncooked. The sap may cause skin irritation.
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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Taro 'Black Magic') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Grow in loamless compost and water regularly so that the compost is moist, applying a liquid feed monthly during the growing season. Keep in a well lit position and mist regularly during summer.
Clay, Loamy
Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Magic', Aivi 'Black Magic', Bleeding heart 'Black Magic', Cocoyam 'Black Magic', Dasheen 'Black Magic', Eddo 'Black Magic', Egyptian ginger 'Black Magic', Elephant ears 'Black Magic' , Imo 'Black Magic', Kalo 'Black Magic', Keladi 'Black Magic', Talas 'Black Magic', Callaloo 'Black Magic', Dalo 'Black Magic', Egyptian cocoa root 'Black Magic', Taro 'Black Magic'
Colocasia Colocasia
'Black Magic' _ 'Black Magic' is a tender perennial tuberous plant, evergreen if kept at a minimum temperature of 21 °C. It is a very striking plant with large almost black arrow shaped leaves.
Evergreen
Bushy
Although Colocasia tubers are cultivated as a food, all parts of the plant can cause stomach upset if eaten uncooked. The sap may cause skin irritation.
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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Taro 'Black Magic') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Grow in loamless compost and water regularly so that the compost is moist, applying a liquid feed monthly during the growing season. Keep in a well lit position and mist regularly during summer.
Clay, Loamy
Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1)
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This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Clay, Loamy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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