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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Taro 'Black Magic')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Other names
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'
Genus
Colocasia Colocasia
Variety or Cultivar
'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
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
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.
Foliage
Black in All seasons
How to care
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General care
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Where to grow
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Taro 'Black Magic') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Other names
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'
Genus
Colocasia Colocasia
Variety or Cultivar
'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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
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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Foliage
Black in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Taro 'Black Magic') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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