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Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'/Black Stem Elephant Ear
The very dark green leaves carried on a black stem
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The very dark green leaves carried on a black stem
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Scientific Name:
Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'
Common Name:
Black Stem Elephant Ear
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Yellow
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
High
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
The show stopping leaves are giant, deep olive green, heart shaped and have a shiny, metallic or coppery sheen. The black petioles are an attention getter of ths species. Is hardy outdoors in zone 7 and can be used as a container plant up to zone 4, provoided its roots protected from freezes.