Imperial Taro (Colocasia esculenta 'Black Beauty') in the Elephant Ears (Colocasia) Database

Black Stem Elephant Ear. Colocasia fontanesii (Black Stem Elephant Ear, Black Taro) « The Belmont Rooster With its glossy dark leaves and distinctive black stems, this plant is sure to become a conversation piece among plant enthusiasts.. Grown as a vegetable food, taro must be cooked or steeped in water to remove the toxic calcium oxalate before it's eaten.

Remove the lower leaves, leaving only a few at the top Dip the cut end in rooting hormone to encourage root development

How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants Indoors/Outdoors Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' YouTube

Remove the lower leaves, leaving only a few at the top 'Cranberry': Upright elephant ears with bright ruby-red stems Its common name, black stem elephant ear, is all about the plant's dark purple stems, so dark they appear to be black

How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants Indoors/Outdoors Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' YouTube. Stem Cuttings: Another way to propagate Black Elephant Ear is through stem cuttings Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season

PlantFiles Pictures Black Stem Elephant Ear, Violet Stemmed Taro (Colocasia fontanesii) by rox_male. With its glossy dark leaves and distinctive black stems, this plant is sure to become a conversation piece among plant enthusiasts.. Elephant Ear Colocasia Esculenta Black Stem 1ct, 9-11" Genus: Colocasia Scientific Name: Colocasia Common Name: Elephant Ear Class: Esculenta Variety: Black Stem Plant Type: Bulb Origin: Costa Rica Light: Sun to Shade Size/Grade: 9-11" Hardiness Zones: 9 through 11 Find Your Zone Suitable Zones: 3 through 11 Ships: Spring