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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

“Black Magic” is a variety of Colocasia that features lush and large, black leaves held off black stems. It typically grows to 80 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site that does not get frosted. It will often die back during winter to regrow again when conditions warm. “Black Magic” is commonly included in tropical gardens, planted around water features, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, or mass planted for a stunning display.

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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

Colocasia elata Black Magic Details

“Black Magic” is a variety of Colocasia that features lush and large, black leaves held off black stems. It typically grows to 80 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site that does not get frosted. It will often die back during winter to regrow again when conditions warm. “Black Magic” is commonly included in tropical gardens, planted around water features, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, or mass planted for a stunning display.

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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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Colocasia elata Black Magic

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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

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