Description: This plant is available for shipping June 19th Colocasia esculenta var. 'Black Magic'Colocasia esculenta var. 'Black Magic' is an elephant ear plant that is very common in the water garden industry. Black Magic Taro is used as a tropical marginal plant in the water garden hobby. It has attractive purplish-black leaves and is planted at the edge of a water garden in shallow water. As the common name indicates, Colocasia esculenta var. 'Black Magic' has leaves shaped like an elephant ear. These large purplish-black leaves make Black Magic Taro a "must have" plant for every water garden. Common Name: Black Magic taroUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: WhiteLeaf Color: Purplish blackHeight: 3' to 4'Width: 3'' to 8''Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 2 tablets monthlyHardiness Zone: 9 to11Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: AsiaAvailable As: 2'' and 4'' pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2'' net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water's edge. Spring shipping: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.Summer shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.Fall shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.
Price: 17.95 USD
Location: Fairdale, Kentucky
End Time: 2023-09-24T02:11:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Number in Pack: 1
Features: Deciduous, Fast Growing, Organic, Potted
Growth Stage: Vegetative
MPN: N/A
Item Width: 3 in
Item Height: 10 in
Season of Interest: Spring
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Genus: Colocasia Esculenta
Plant Habit: Flowering
Growth Habit: Clumping
Climate: Tropical
Common Name: Black Magic Taro
Plant Form: Plant
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Plant Type: Marginal (Moist)
Brand: Unbranded
Foliage: Deciduous
Color: Black
Room: Sunroom
Growth Rate: Medium
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun, Medium Sun
Safety: Pet Safe
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Type: Pond/Bog Plants, Shallow Water Plants, Water Plants
Watering: Heavy
Available Variations
Color: 2'' Net Pot
Price: 17.95 USD
Available Quantity: 97
Quantity Sold: 93
Color: 4'' Pot
Price: 35.95 USD
Available Quantity: 5
Quantity Sold: 5
