Alocasia nigrescens | Black Taro lepidozamia Characteristics

Characteristics

The arching trunks and feather like fronds which form this palm give it a classic tropical look

All in all a brilliant outdoor foliage accent plant for shady areas in climates that suffer only occasional winter frost (or none at all)

Babybino Mimi-pur bears many purple flower bracts with the usual small white tubular flowers several times a year

A bonus in being able to withstand relatively cool nights and the occasional light frost

Alocasia nigrescens | Black Taro lepidozamia CharacteristicsColocasia fontanesii, also sold as Colocasia esculenta var. 'nigrescens' and Alocasia nigrescens is most commonly called 'Black Taro' and is a huge, striking, black stemmed Elephant Ear that grows tall stems and extra large leaves when given the right conditions; i. e wet and warm! Well placed clumps of this beauty will transport you to the humid tropics.