Colocasia Black Ripple
Sun kissed, rippled, black shiny leaves
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.
Cultural Details
TYPE
Tropical
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Part Sun - prefers afternoon shade
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Average garden soil
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Moist, but well drained and not too soggy
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8-11
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n/a
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3-4' tall by 3-4' wide
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None known
What Makes Me Special?
Deeply puckered, shiny black leaves are supported by strong, near-black stems on a bushy yet compact plant.
Landscape Use
Foundation plantings, mass plantings, commercial landscapes, front or middle of the border, urban gardens, containers
Propagation
Tissue Culture
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