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Taro - Black Magic

Colocasia esculenta

A highly ornamental pond plant with burgundy stems and leaves, it is also called Elephant Ears due to the shape of the leaves. They are an ideal edge plant for ponds where they can be submerged to a depth of 15cm. Best grown in pots so they do not overcro... Read More

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Pot Vol.	0.75L
Height	20-30cm
Propagation Method	Rhizome
sku	3871

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Specifications of Taro - Black Magic

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Water Requirements Frequent Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Poor Drainage (Clay)

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months July, August, September

End of Season Tubers - Yellowing In Autumn

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Michelle ★★★★★ 2y ago

ROSEBERRY CREEK, NSW

Taro - Black Magic

I wanted this plant for my ponds because of the contrasting colour against my lotus plants and it's growing beautifully. I am extremely happy with it.

Brian Wave 9y ago

Paddington, NSW, Australia