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| Botanical Name | Colocasia esculenta 'Black Beauty' |
| Description | Black Beauty is a dramatic addition to any Houston landscape, offering deep maroon to charcoal-black velvety foliage. It is perfectly adapted to the Houston metro area's high humidity and intense summer sun. Unlike many perennials, it thrives in our heavy clay soil, especially in areas that stay consistently moist. The dark leaves provide a striking contrast when planted alongside bright green ferns or colorful tropicals, and it can even be grown at the edge of a garden pond. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade (full sun produces the darkest black color). |
| Height x Width | 3-4 feet tall x 3-4 feet wide. |
| Water | High; requires consistent moisture. Excellent for wet spots in the yard. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 (Root hardy in Houston; will return after winter dormancy). |
| Fertilization | Heavy feeder; apply a high-nitrogen or balanced fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. |
| Pruning | Remove old or damaged leaves at the base to keep the plant looking tidy. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Colocasia esculenta 'Black Beauty' |
| Description | Black Beauty is a dramatic addition to any Houston landscape, offering deep maroon to charcoal-black velvety foliage. It is perfectly adapted to the Houston metro area's high humidity and intense summer sun. Unlike many perennials, it thrives in our heavy clay soil, especially in areas that stay consistently moist. The dark leaves provide a striking contrast when planted alongside bright green ferns or colorful tropicals, and it can even be grown at the edge of a garden pond. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade (full sun produces the darkest black color). |
| Height x Width | 3-4 feet tall x 3-4 feet wide. |
| Water | High; requires consistent moisture. Excellent for wet spots in the yard. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 (Root hardy in Houston; will return after winter dormancy). |
| Fertilization | Heavy feeder; apply a high-nitrogen or balanced fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. |
| Pruning | Remove old or damaged leaves at the base to keep the plant looking tidy. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
