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Black Coral Elephant Ear

Colocasia esculenta Black Coral

$23.32
$23.32
per Plant - 3.5" Pot
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ZONES  4-10 | Good to grow! Zone

Black Coral Elephant Ear features bold, glossy, near-black foliage, perfect for adding contrast and sophistication to gardens and container plantings. Large heart-shaped leaves are held atop sturdy stems for elegant structure. Easy to grow in containers and garden beds. Colocasia can also be grown as a houseplant in a large container. (Colocasia esculenta)

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Description

Colocasia and Alocasia, both commonly known as Elephant Ears, are tropical perennials from southern Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, parts of Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Gardeners love these easy-to-grow plants for their bold, architectural foliage to help give definition to outdoor spaces and to complement colorful flowers. As the summer wears on and other plants grow weary, Elephant Ears become more vigorous – colorful right up until the first frost! Plant in spring when the soil has warmed in a full- to part-sun location in wet or moisture-retentive soil, and feed and water regularly for best results. Elephant Ears are also popular houseplants and can be grown in large containers with plenty of watering and added humidity

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key features

Advantages
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Easy To Grow
  • Container Planting
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Half Sun / Half Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage plant all season

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
Soil Type
  • Loamy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
36-48" tall
Bulb Spacing
36-48" wide
Planting Depth
The base of the stem(s) should be just at the soil surface after watering in
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
Additional Information
3-4 ft wide
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Skin and eye irritant. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dogs and cats.
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
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