Black Ruffles Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta

The Black Ruffle elephant ear has all the great qualities of the well-known Black Magic Colocasia: striking dark purple leaves and deep plum stems. But the Black Ruffle has one bonus characteristic the Black Magic doesn't have: a ruffled texture that adds depth to your planter or garden. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant ears' attributes become more defined as they mature.

• Mature height: 4-6 feet. 
• Light: 65%-73% shade. Likes high light. 80% shade maximum. 
• Soil: Boggy but well-drained
• Zones: 7b-10

Plant size. Our plants ship in 3-inch-deep pots when they are 3-6 inches tall so they can grow to maturity under your green thumb.

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