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Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro 'Black Marble'

Colocasiaesculenta

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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Colocasia (kol-oh-KAY-see-uh)
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Species
esculenta (es-kew-LEN-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Category
Bulbs
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Bronze
Dark/Black
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fresno, California

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Clemmons, North Carolina

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | July 2005 | positive

Grown as an annual in zone 5.

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