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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Family Name: Araceae
Synonyms: Arum esculentum

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Synonyms

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Shrub

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference Lots of Water

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Purple
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot)

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 540
Species ID 1836
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Species record last updated on: 14 October 2021.
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