Oct 2026 Price Guide
The Most Expensive Colocasia Varieties in 2026, Ranked
The same species behind the food crop taro also produces the near-black and variegated ornamental forms collectors chase.
By Aroid Atlas editorial · Prices from UK eBay sales, size named on each plant page · data as of Oct 2026
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Colocasia is cultivated worldwide both as the food crop taro (C. esculenta) and, in this catalogue, for ornamental colour selections of that same species: near-black, variegated, or pink-stemmed forms bred for foliage rather than the edible corm.
This list ranks every Colocasia in our database by Verified typical UK price, from UK eBay sales, with a full species profile linked for each entry.
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Most ExpensiveColocasia esculenta 'Pink China'
Pink China Elephant Ear
Find on eBay£24Based on 8 UK sales in the last 90 days. - 2
Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito'
Mojito Elephant Ear
Find on eBay£19Based on 4 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Comparing across genera? See the full Most Expensive Houseplants 2026 list, or browse every Colocasia we track.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colocasia the same plant as taro?
Yes. Colocasia esculenta is the food crop taro; the ornamental cultivars in this catalogue are colour selections of the same species, bred for foliage rather than the edible corm.
Why are near-black Colocasia cultivars pricier than plain green forms?
Cultivars like Black Magic and Diamond Head are bred selections that hold their darkest colour only under strong light, and they represent a smaller, more specialised slice of Colocasia breeding than the food-crop-oriented green forms grown at much larger scale.