Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty' – Deep Dark Tropical Elephant Ear Plant

Add bold, dramatic impact to your garden with Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty', a striking Elephant Ear variety known for its rich, dark foliage and strong architectural form. With its large heart-shaped leaves in deep shades of purple-black, this impressive tropical plant creates an instant focal point in borders, containers, and exotic planting schemes.

Highly valued by collectors and tropical garden enthusiasts, 'Black Beauty' delivers intense colour contrast and a lush, jungle-like presence throughout the growing season. Its vigorous growth and sculptural leaves make it one of the most eye-catching dark-leaved Colocasia varieties available.

Key Features

• Deep purple-black, almost velvety foliage
• Large, bold Elephant Ear leaves
• Strong architectural presence in the garden
• Ideal for tropical and exotic planting schemes
• Fast-growing in warm, moist conditions
• Excellent feature plant for borders and containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty'
• Common Name: Black Beauty Elephant Ear
• Plant Type: Tropical perennial
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, fertile, humus-rich soil
• Watering: Requires consistently moist conditions during growth
• Mature Height: 90–150 cm (3–5 feet)
• Mature Spread: 60–120 cm (2–4 feet)
• Best For: Tropical gardens, patio containers, pond margins, and exotic displays

Why Choose Colocasia 'Black Beauty'?

Colocasia 'Black Beauty' stands out for its rich, dark foliage that brings depth and contrast to any planting scheme. The near-black leaves create a dramatic backdrop for brighter plants, while its bold structure adds a lush, tropical atmosphere to gardens of all sizes.

Whether used as a standalone specimen or grouped with other Elephant Ear varieties, it delivers strong visual impact and season-long interest.

Perfect For

• Tropical and jungle-style gardens
• Exotic container displays
• Waterside and bog planting
• Foliage-focused garden designs
• Statement feature planting
• Collector plant collections

Combine with bananas, cannas, ferns, and other tropical foliage plants to create a layered, exotic garden full of colour, texture, and drama.

Bring striking elegance to your outdoor space with Colocasia antiquorum 'Black Beauty'—a must-have for lovers of dark, dramatic foliage plants.

9cm pot