Black magic elephant ears

Colocasia Black Magic Esculenta or Black Elephant Ear plant is a popular species of the Araceae family that is grown as a great decor plant

Rising to about 36 inches, this elephant's ear's deep-purple stalks suspend luxurious leaves of the same color.

What to plant with elephant ears Elephant Ear Companion Plants Elephant ear companion plants are beautiful additions to any garden. They combine well with other plants that have white, yellow, or amber blooms. They also have small leaves and colorful flowers. Clump types of elephant ears grow in a vase form, making them perfect for… Read More »What to plant with elephant ears: Best Companion Plants to Grow

Elephant ear Black Magic or Colocasia Esculenta

If you grow elephant ear plants and toss them at the end of the season because you don't know what to do with them. Read this post because you can keep your elephant ears for years to come!

Colocasia Black Magic - Common name: Elephant Ears - Smoky-purple, heart-shaped leaves cascade downward from long stems. Its substantial foliage about 2’ long dons conspicuous veining – perfect for creating hypertufa containers. Leaves will darken as they mature. Give this bold beauty plenty of elbow room as Black Magic Elephant Ears will provide dramatic impact in just one season. *NOTE: Bulbs will need to be lifted in fall in zones 3-7.

Learn how to easily overwinter your elephant ears by saving the bulbs with this complete guide.

Primarily grown for its spectacular foliage, Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Taro) is a tuberous, frost-tender perennial with long-stalked, heart-shaped, smoky purplish-black leaves, up to 2 ft. long (60 cm). Unlike the leaves of Alocasia which point skyward, the leaves of Colocasia droop and point toward the ground. Reminiscent of calla lily flowers, the blossoms consist of a yellowish-green spathe and spadix. They are not particularly showy and are infrequently produced. 'Black Magic'…

By Norman Winter MSU Horticulturist Central Mississippi Research & Extension Center Several landscapes in Kosciusko recently caught my eyes. This Mississippi town is not in the Tropics, but wandering into one back yard made me feel as though I were in the Balata Gardens of French Martinique. The plants that gave me the Caribbean feel were huge Black Magic elephant ears.

For a truly tropical effect in your garden, try the elephant ear, Colocasia esculenta, also known as taro and dasheen. They sprout from potato-like tubers, with large, heart-shaped leaves on long stalks that can make clumps 4 feet high or more. They love moisture, even growing in standing water, but need drier ...