Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Imperial Taro 'Black Beauty' (Colocasia esculenta)

These little beauties come up better each year. I got these from my dad's garden.

by DYoungUT May 29, 2008 3:47 AM

Spectacular darkened interveinal area appears to be a function of sunlight duration; favored by shade.

by scorpiosailor Oct 18, 2010 11:11 AM

Large leaves are sensitive to desiccation damage during dry periods, thrives in standing water.

by scorpiosailor Oct 18, 2010 11:23 AM

Black Beauty and Autumn Ferns receiving morning and evening sun; Filtered sun from 11am to 5pm

by SavvyDaze Jul 29, 2013 8:26 PM

This Black Beauty receives morning sun, two hours of direct sun from 2:30 to 4:30, and bright shade after that.

by SavvyDaze Jul 29, 2013 8:27 PM