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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: ColocasiaSpecies: esculenta
Cultivar
Black Magic Elephant Ear
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Cultivar: Black Magic
Black Magic Elephant Ear is prized for its large, velvety, near-black leaves that create a bold focal point in any tropical-style garden. It grows in a vigorous, upright to slightly spreading clump, thriving in warm, humid conditions with ample moisture. Perfect for containers or as a statement plant in damp garden areas, it provides dramatic color contrast throughout the growing season.
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' is a dramatic tropical plant known for its striking, deep purple-black heart-shaped foliage. This bold, clump-forming perennial adds a sophisticated touch to containers and garden beds.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Full sun to partial shade
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist; this plant tolerates high moisture and can even be grown in water-logged conditions.
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Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide
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Hardiness
8-11
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
Best color is achieved in full sun to partial shade; plants grown in deep shade may lose some of the intensity of their dark foliage. Requires high humidity and consistent moisture to thrive.
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Climate note
Needs warm temperatures; protect from frost. Tubers can be lifted and stored in cooler regions.
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Flower / fruit
Produces inconspicuous spathe and spadix flowers typical of the Araceae family, but is primarily grown for its dramatic foliage.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to partial shade
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Growth rate
moderate to fast
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the active growing season to encourage lush foliage.
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Pruning
Remove older or damaged leaves at the base to keep the plant looking tidy.
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Care notes
Best color is achieved in full sun to partial shade; plants grown in deep shade may lose some of the intensity of their dark foliage. Requires high humidity and consistent moisture to thrive.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
3-4 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces inconspicuous spathe and spadix flowers typical of the Araceae family, but is primarily grown for its dramatic foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
8-11
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Temperature
Needs warm temperatures; protect from frost. Tubers can be lifted and stored in cooler regions.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; this plant tolerates high moisture and can even be grown in water-logged conditions.
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Soil
Rich, organic, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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Container Growing
Excellent for large containers on patios or decks; ensure the container has no drainage holes if growing in a semi-aquatic manner, or use a saucer to retain water.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
large dark purple-black heart-shaped leaves
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are large, drooping, and heart-shaped; color should be deep dark purple to near-black.
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Fruit Flower Look
inconspicuous greenish-yellow spathe, if present
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rarely seen in landscape settings and should not be the focus for starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should maintain an upright, clumping, herbaceous habit without woody stems.
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Mature Plant Look
a dense, large clump of deep-black tropical foliage
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, velvety, deep purple-black leaves held on long, dark stems; forms a dense, clumping, upright habit.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the dramatic, dark, heart-shaped foliage and the upright, clump-forming habit.
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Plant Faqs
How much sun does Black Magic need? It performs best in full sun to partial shade, with deep black color intensifying in brighter light. Is Black Magic winter hardy? It is hardy in zones 8-11; in colder zones, tubers should be lifted in autumn. Does this plant like wet soil? Yes, it thrives in consistently moist to wet soil, making it great for boggy areas or containers.
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Root Look
healthy white roots filling a plug cell
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Soil Look
rich, dark, moist potting soil
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Starter Stage
Small, rooted plug with initial small foliage, showing typical dark coloration as it matures.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small heart-shaped leaves, emerging with green-to-bronze tones that deepen to black as the plant matures.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Black Magic Elephant Ear. This is Black Magic Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Black Magic Elephant Ear become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical container garden you want to create. Focusing on those iconic, heart-shaped leaves, the deep purple-black velvety texture provides a sophisticated and bold color contrast that stands out in any planting. Establish your starter by potting the plug into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a final container or garden location when fully established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Colocasia Black Magic Elephant Ear Tropical Plants Foliage Plants Container Gardening Agardeni Perennials Garden Inspiration Starter Plants
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the dramatic beauty of Colocasia Black Magic, a standout tropical plant with velvety, deep black foliage. Learn how to grow this striking clumping perennial for your container garden or landscape.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Colocasia Black Magic: Stunning Dark Tropical Foliage
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