Description:
Colocasia esculenta, known as the black-leaved elephant ear, is a striking plant with dramatic green veins and large, heart-shaped leaves. It thrives in wet organic soils and can withstand temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant forms 3-foot tall clumps with creamy white stalks that turn purple at the leaf junction. The chartreuse leaves, accented with purple veins, create a tropical appearance. It spreads through above-ground rhizomes in moist environments, forming a 4-foot wide patch over several years. This unique mutation of Colocasia 'Illustris' is known for its intensified black leaf color.
Sources:
- [1] Colocasia esculenta Elena: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Colocasia esculenta var antiquorum Illustris: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [3] Colocasia esculenta var antiquorum Black Beauty: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [4] Colocasia esculenta Elena: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [5] Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum: Ecuagenera USA. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 30, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuagenera USA | Calocasia esculenta |
No
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$5.00 |
| Plant Delights | Colocasia esculenta Elena |
No
|
$16.00 |
| Plant Delights | Colocasia esculenta var antiquorum Black Beauty |
Yes
|
$26.00 |
| Ecuagenera USA | Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum |
No
|
$25.00 |
| Plant Delights | Colocasia esculenta var antiquorum Illustris |
No
|
$20.00 |