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| Botanical Name | Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' |
| Description | A legendary tropical for the Willis and Houston metro area, 'Black Magic' is famous for its dusty, smoky-purple foliage that appears almost black. The large, heart-shaped leaves add sophisticated drama to any water feature or poolside planting. While it loves the Southeast Texas heat, it is a thirsty plant; it thrives in wet soil and can even be grown in standing water. It is root-hardy in our area, dying back in winter and returning each spring. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade (Sunlight intensifies the dark purple color) |
| Height x Width | 3-5 ft. Tall x 3-5 ft. Wide |
| Water | High; thrives in consistently moist, boggy soil or pond margins. Ensure it does not dry out during the peak of Houston summers. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. |
| Pruning | Remove older, fading leaves at the base. Foliage will wither after the first hard freeze and should be cut back for the winter. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' |
| Description | A legendary tropical for the Willis and Houston metro area, 'Black Magic' is famous for its dusty, smoky-purple foliage that appears almost black. The large, heart-shaped leaves add sophisticated drama to any water feature or poolside planting. While it loves the Southeast Texas heat, it is a thirsty plant; it thrives in wet soil and can even be grown in standing water. It is root-hardy in our area, dying back in winter and returning each spring. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade (Sunlight intensifies the dark purple color) |
| Height x Width | 3-5 ft. Tall x 3-5 ft. Wide |
| Water | High; thrives in consistently moist, boggy soil or pond margins. Ensure it does not dry out during the peak of Houston summers. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Heavy feeder. Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. |
| Pruning | Remove older, fading leaves at the base. Foliage will wither after the first hard freeze and should be cut back for the winter. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
