Black Coral Taro | Colocasia esculenta 'Black Coral'
Black Coral Taro has glossy, dark black leaves with a bright blue vein. A magnificent Taro that will make a statement at the water's edge or in a stream bed. Leaves will get 8 to 14 inches and this colocasia will grow 18" to 30". Needs warm water of 70 or warmer. Do not plant outside until nights are no cooler than 60 degrees. Acclimate Taros slowly upon receiving over 3 or 4 days in part shade before moving out into the hot sun
NOT AVAILABLE TO SHIP TO CALIFORNIA OR ARIZONA
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Coral'
Hardiness Zone: 7B-10
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
Height: 4' to 5'
Water Depth: Moist soil
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Black Coral Taro (Colocasia ‘Black Coral’) – Dark Foliage Pond Plant
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