Colocasia Black Magic

About this product

Colocasia 'Black Magic' delivers dramatic tropical impact with its enormous heart-shaped leaves in a deep smoky-black hue. This elephant ear thrives in heat and humidity, making it a standout centerpiece for summer containers and bold landscape plantings. A high-margin statement plant that moves fast on retail benches.

Care & growing

Light

Full sun to part shade; deepest color in bright light with afternoon protection in hot climates.

Watering

Keep consistently moist; tolerates boggy conditions and will not tolerate drying out.

Soil

Rich, moisture-retentive, well-amended organic soil.

Habit

Upright and clumping with broad arching foliage.

Bloom time

Foliage plant; grown for leaves rather than blooms.

Common uses

Container thriller, tropical landscape accent, and eye-catching retail display.