Colocasias are also known as Taro, or Elephant Ears for the massive luxuriant leaves produced on these lovely sub-tropical plants. Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ is the Blackest of Black Taros. The leaves are a dark Charcoal-Black produced in profusion on a plant reaching up to 90cm in height in optimum conditions. This plant is perfect for pond and water garden areas, and is a versatile companion to the sub-tropical garden contrasting magnificently with hot oranges reds and yellows for a dramatic backdrop to your little piece of the tropics! ‘Black Magic’ can also be grown indoors for those too cool for this plant

Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ likes moist and warm part shade conditions. Ideal on the edge of ponds or moist areas of the shaded garden. Likes warm growing conditions and no frost so best upper North Island unless growing indoors or in a protected area. Keep moist and feed occasionally with slow release fertiliser. Easy care. Hardy. 0.75m x 0.75m