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Lovely foliage of the Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' or Black-stem
Elephant Ear or Black Taro plant coming soon... |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'
(Black-stem Elephant Ear, Black Taro) |
Family: Araceae
Light: Full sun, sun-part shade, light shade
Height: 4'-6'
Spread: 2-3'
Foliage: Black with green veins
Soil: High Moisture needs
Water: Abundance
Uses: Mixed container, bedding
Propagation: Tuber division, offsets
Comments: Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' or Black-stem
Elephant Ear or Black Taro is
a beautiful tropical perennial tuber plant that spreads by above-ground
runners. The leaves are darker when grown in shade and the stems are
black.
Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' bulbous plant has beautiful contrasting foliage.
Grow them en masse for a dramatic effect for the water garden, mixed container
centerpiece or beddings. Black-stem Elephant Ear is easily
propagaed from tuber division or offsets. It thrives well in shady
area of the landscape. Black Taro loves plenty of water.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-11 |
