Colocasia and Alocasia
Botanical Name
Colocasia, Alocasia
Hardiness
Zones 10 to 11, grown as annual elsewhere
Height
1 to 15 feet
Width
2 to 4 feet or more
Flowers
Infrequent, grown for foliage
Light
Full sun to part shade (best)
Soil
Moist, well-drained, organic
Planting and Care
Plant corms 4 inches deep
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Black Magic' - 60", purple-black leaves
'Illustris' - 30", black leaves with green veins
'Illustris' - 30", black leaves with green veins
Did you know?
Colocasia esculenta is a food staple in Hawaii. Poi is made from the tubers.