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Colocasia Gecko™ Black Sapphire

Amazing, black leaves on dark maroon stems

What do Geckos and Elephant Ears have in common? - They both like warm climates - There are numerous species to choose from - Most of them have appealing colors - They range in size from very small, to quite large

From Kentucky born tropical plant breeder Brian Williams of Brian's Botanicals, we bring you this new stunning, black leaved elephant ear.  The perfect selection for the back of a garden bed, Black Sapphire Gecko stands tall above most of the other elephant ears in the series, with amazing, black, satin leaves that seem to change their look, depending on the way the light dances across their foliage. Dark stems support nice, tight clumps, and show off the maroon-colored undersides of the leaves. Whether you use it as a backdrop for shorter varieties, or as a specimen up front and center, this is a Gecko worthy of attention!

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Black Sapphire elephant ear
  • Botanical Name:
    Colocasia 'Black Sapphire' PP27966
  • Type:
    Tropical

Cultural Details

TYPE

Tropical
  • Light:
    Part Sun - prefers afternoon shade
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    8-11
  • Size:
    6-7' tall by 4-6' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

The perfect selection for the middle to back of any mixed border, Black Sapphire Gecko™ will shine with it's incredibly dark, satiny leaves.

Landscape Use

Containers, foundations, mass plantings, urban gardens

Propagation

Tissue Culture

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Black Sapphire elephant ear
  • Botanical Name:
    Colocasia 'Black Sapphire' PP27966
  • Type:
    Tropical

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