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Colocasia Hybrid Black Panther 30cm H120 - 140cm

Colocasia Hybrid Black Panther 30cm H120 - 140cm
£300.00 GBP
£300.00 GBP
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Meet Colocasia hybrid 'Black Panther'—a large, dramatic elephant ear for instant jungle impact. This is the grown-up version: tall, architectural, and made for a warm, bright space where the dark leaves can become the main event.

  • The Formal Name: Colocasia hybrid 'Black Panther'
  • The Nickname: Giant Black Panther Elephant Ear
  • Roots: A cultivated Colocasia hybrid grown for oversized ornamental foliage and strong corm growth.
  • Natural Vibe: Tropical, humid and generous: warm roots, regular water and a rich mix keep the large leaves moving.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light with some gentle sun is ideal. Too little light gives smaller, greener leaves; too much harsh sun can scorch.
  • Best Room: A bright warm corner, conservatory with filtered light, or sheltered summer display once nights are warm.
  • Snacks: Feed regularly in spring and summer; large Colocasia are heavy feeders.
  • Tropical Feels: Enjoys humidity but also appreciates space and airflow around the big leaves.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep warm, ideally 18–28°C, and protect from cold nights or open doors in winter.
  • Thirst: Water generously when in active growth and never let the pot dry hard. Reduce if growth slows in winter.
  • Safety First: Not pet-safe – aroid foliage contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals, so keep away from pets and children who may chew leaves or stems.
  • The Bedding: Use a large pot of rich, free-draining compost with bark/perlite for oxygen around the roots.
  • Family Tree: Division of corms or offsets is the usual method when mature.
  • Space Needs: Needs elbow room; the leaves can tear if squeezed into traffic routes.
  • Speed: Fast and thirsty in the growing season, noticeably slower when cool.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for spider mites, thrips and leaf-edge damage in dry air.
  • Moving Day: Repot when roots fill the pot or the plant becomes top-heavy.
  • Haircut: Cut away old leaves at the base once they yellow naturally.
  • Fresh Air: Avoid cold draughts, but do not seal it in stale air; airflow helps big leaves stay clean.
  • Plant Lore: Elephant ears often sacrifice older leaves to power new larger ones, so one yellowing leaf is not always a crisis.
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