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Colocasia elata Black Magic

Colocasia elata Black Magic

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Colocasia elata Black Magic displays bold, black foliage on matching stems. Reaching 80 cm tall and wide, it thrives in tropical settings or as a dramatic container plant.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	80 cm
Spread:	80 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	11490

Growing Colocasia elata Black Magic Successfully in NZ

Colocasia elata Black Magic grows best in sunny to partially shaded positions with well-drained soil. It's well-suited to most NZ regions and copes well with seasonal shifts.

Colocasia elata Black Magic Care Tips

To keep Colocasia elata Black Magic thriving, water during dry spells and feed with slow-release fertiliser in spring. Light trimming maintains its tidy shape.

Plant Size and Spacing

Colocasia elata Black Magic typically reaches its mature size within a few years. Allow enough room around it to grow to full size without crowding.

Why Buy Colocasia elata Black Magic from The Plant Company

The Plant Company supplies top-quality Colocasia elata Black Magic plants, grown in NZ for local conditions. Orders over $150 receive free shipping nationwide.

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Hi just wondering, if I order black magic taro and shipping to Christchurch The plants has leaves and stern will damaged? How can you to protect the plants Thanks TERRY

Hi, the plants are starting to die back now for winter as they go dormant. We can ship no problem at all, but spring is when they will be looking better.

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