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BLACK MAGIC ELEPHANT EAR
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
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(SKU: 2523)
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List Price $43.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 9-10 · Mature Height: 28-30 Inches · Mature Spread: 24-30 Inches
Buy Black Magic Elephant Ear online. 'Black Magic' is tropical in appearance and very moisture loving, so it's great in or around ponds and it can be a major player in containerized plantings.
Family: Araceae · Common Name: Elephant Ear / Taro
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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BLACK MAGIC ELEPHANT EAR Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Annual |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Sun Exposure*
| • | Prefers Morning Sun Only in Northern States |
| • | Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Shade |
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BLACK MAGIC ELEPHANT EAR Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Colocasia are easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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