Colocasia 'Black Ripple'
This is one hard working, sexy elephant ear. The first time we saw Black Ripple (formerly known as 'Puckered Up') in the trial fields, we were blown away by the number of stems and leaves, the sheen and the amazingly puckered foliage. This is one of the most impressive colocasias released in a long time. The light plays off of each pucker to make the foliage look a lot like a shiny turtle shell. The habit is rather compact, with many stems, so this one will make a lovely presentation in any retail setting in a one, two or three gallon pot.
This plant is sold exclusively through the Sunset® and Southern Living® plant brands in the U.S.
Please note: We don't sell plants. Asking your local retailer or googling the plant name is the easiest way to find someone selling our plants.
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Who Am I?
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Common Name
Black Ripple taro -
Botanical Name
Colocasia 'Black Ripple' PP26151
Cultural Details
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Bloom Time
n/a -
Size
3-4' tall by 3-4' wide -
Hardiness Zone
8-11 -
Light
Part Sun - prefers afternoon shade -
Soil
Average garden soil -
Moisture
Moist, but well drained and not too soggy -
Disease & Pests
None known -
Landscape Use
Foundation plantings, mass plantings, commercial landscapes, front or middle of the border, urban gardens, containers -
Propagation
Tissue Culture