How much does Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' cost in the UK?

The current median market value for a Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' in the UK is approximately £0 based on transaction analytics.

Is Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' rare?

Yes, Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' is classified as Rare with a current availability status of Low.

Where can I find live specimens of Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'?

Verified live specimens of Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' can be sourced from independent indoor plant nurseries and online specialty storefronts.

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Black Magic Elephant Ear

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3.0 Collector Rating

Quick Facts

growth HabitClump-forming tuberous herb

mature SizeLarge clump, height 1.2-1.8m

lightBright indirect light to full sun (once acclimated)

humidityHigh humidity (65-80% preferred)

temperature18-35°C, dormant below 10°C

difficultyModerate

growth SpeedFast (in warm seasons)

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Cultivar Selection£ · CommonLowA horticultural selection of Colocasia esculenta, which is native to tropical Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

Morphology

leaf ShapeBroadly sagittate (heart-shaped) with peltate attachment

leaf Length40-60 cm

leaf Width30-45 cm

petiole ColorDeep purple-black

venationPinnate, dark purple veins on dark purple-black lamina

textureMatte, velvety, and paper-like (not leathery)

variegationNone

growth HabitClumping stems rising from a thick tuberous corm, growing aggressively in wet soils

About

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' is a stunning cultivar of the common Taro, widely grown for its dramatic and gothic foliage. The giant, heart-shaped (sagittate) leaves emerge dusty green but quickly mature to a deep matte charcoal-black or dark purple, with a velvety texture. Unlike Alocasias whose leaves point upwards, Colocasia leaves droop downwards, held on long, arching purple-black petioles that attach peltately near the leaf center. In optimal warm, wet conditions, it forms a large, majestic clump that feeds a substantial subterranean tuberous corm.

Native Range

India

Collector Popularity Review

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Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Black Magic Elephant Ear) is ranked as Rare rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.

Score: 3.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics

Market Analysis

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