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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.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Black Ripple taro
  • Botanical Name:
    Colocasia 'Black Ripple' PP26151
  • Type:
    Tropical

Cultural Details

TYPE

Tropical
  • Light:
    Part Sun - prefers afternoon shade
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well drained and not too soggy
  • Hardiness Zone
    8-11
  • Bloom Time:
    n/a
  • Size:
    3-4' tall by 3-4' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    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

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Black Ripple taro
  • Botanical Name:
    Colocasia 'Black Ripple' PP26151
  • Type:
    Tropical

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