Colocasia 'Black Magic' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Taro 'Black Magic' (Colocasia esculenta) is a very popular, deciduous tub plant. Its yellow flowers appear from July to August. The red-brown leaves are heart-shaped. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. A well-drained, lime-free and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Taro 'Black Magic' reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Alocasia antiquorum.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Taro 'Black Magic' are red-brown, heart-shaped.

Spread
Sri Lanka.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 15 to 18°C is required.

Growth
Stoloniferous, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Planting partner
The Taro 'Black Magic' sets beautiful accents together with: White false calla lily, veined arum, winter horsetail.

Tasks
- Fertilising during the growth phase: Every 3 weeks from April to September - Repotting: In the period from June to July.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' forms yellow flowers from July.

Use
Tub, winter garden, pond edge, cutting, consumption