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Colocasia

'Black Magic'

black elephant ears

Whether you enjoy dabbling in indoor gardening or have an exotic-themed garden, you’ll love this amazing Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' and its striking, bold architectural foliage, commonly known as black Elephant Ears or Taro. This dark character has two uses in one - start it off in your home and enjoy its lush foliage as an indoor plant. Then, as soon as summer arrives, move it out to the garden in pots or plant it into shady or damp borders and enjoy the magnificent, tropical display!

The amazing dark (near-black) foliage of Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' makes this is a particularly good variety for growing in the summer garden where is can provide a stunning, contrasting backdrop to accent surrounding flowers. They prefer a rich, moist planting area in partial shade and are just as happy in pots as they are in borders. If you have a bright, airy home, the ebony foliage makes for a striking feature for indoor use too!

Our Colocasia bulbs are grown and cultivated in Costa Rica.

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1 tuber £12.90 £12.90 each 3 tubers £35.70 £11.90 each -8% 9 tubers £89.10 £9.90 each -23%
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Plant profile

How to grow Colocasia

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Start them somewhere warm

Plant Colocasia bulbs in individual pots during spring. Keep them in a bright place at a consistent temperature of 17–25°C while they wake from dormancy.

Plant them shallowly
Plant them shallowly

Position each bulb with the papery rings facing upwards. Leave the top level with, or just visible above, the compost surface.

Water with care at first
Water with care at first

Water sparingly until shoots emerge, as dormant bulbs may rot in overly wet compost. Once growing strongly, keep the compost reliably moist.

Move them outside

After the risk of frost has passed and the weather is consistently warm, move plants outdoors. Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position sheltered from strong winds.

Give them space to flourish

Plant into rich, moisture-retentive soil, spacing plants 25–35cm apart. For containers, choose a sturdy pot around 30–40cm wide and fill it with peat-free multipurpose compost.

Keep them frost-free

Water generously throughout summer, particularly during warm, dry spells. In autumn, move pots under cover or lift the bulbs and store them somewhere cool, dry and frost-free.
Perfect for pots

Bring colour to patios, doorsteps and favourite corners.

For indoor growing

Bring a touch of natural beauty to windowsills and favourite rooms.

Thrives in full sun

Choose a sunny spot and watch it flourish.

Perennial

Plant once and enjoy its return, year after year.

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Needs winter protection

Loves the warmth and needs protection when frost arrives.

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