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Black Lava Elephant Ear Colocasia hybrid

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Black Lava - Elephant Ear - Colocasia hybrid

Exposure

Sun

Flower Season

Spring
Summer

Mature Size

Height: 4'6" - 5'6"

Spread: 2'6" - 4'

Height: 1.4m - 1.7m

Spread: 76cm - 1.2m

Proven Selections

54 - 66 Inches
36 - 60 Inches
30 - 48 Inches
1.4m - 1.7m
91cm - 1.5m
76cm - 1.2m

Features

This tropical plant features heart-shaped leaves with a glossy sheen. The leaves are a dark black color with lighter pink-magenta colored veins.

Heat Tolerant

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Annual

Height Category:
Tall

Garden Height:
54 - 66 Inches 1.4m - 1.7m

Spacing:
36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5m

Spread:
30 - 48 Inches 76cm - 1.2m

Foliage Colors:
Black

Foliage Shade:
Black & Magenta

Habit:
Upright

Container Role:
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage

Hardiness Zones:
8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Water Category:
Average

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Landscape

Maintenance Notes:

This plant can be susceptible to pests and fungal infections.

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