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taro 'Black Magic' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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taro 'Black Magic'

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Genus: Colocasia
Family: Araceae

About this plant

'Black Magic' is a tuberous, frost-tender perennial growing to 1.8m tall. Large, heart-shaped leaves to 60cm long are held on purple-black stems. The leaves emerge green then darken with age to a deep purple-black colour

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, pot up tubers in loamless potting compost. Keep in bright, filtered light and high humidity. Water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth; grows well in boggy areas and waterside locations. Keep just moist in winter. Keep tubers dry and frost-free when dormant. Requires 21°C minimum to stay evergreen

Pruning

No pruning necessary

Propagation

Propagate by division in winter

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and glasshouse whitefly may cause problems

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitecturalCity Courtyard

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years