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Alocasia plumbea Nigra
Alocasia plumbea Nigra
The stunning, 12-24" leaves have a metallic look and are so dark green that they appear black. Alocasia plumbea Nigra's leaves are held on strong, purple stems, creating a bold, dramatic and tropical look. Growing 3-5 ft. tall, this Elephant Ear provides a bold accent in the garden—or plant in a patio container. It grows best in partial to full shade. Because Elephant Ears are tender plants sensitive to the cold, they should be lifted in the fall in zones 3-8, and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free location. Deer tend to avoid.
- Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-8
- Mature Height 36 - 60 inches
- Bloom Time Summer to first frost (Jun-first frost)
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship As9-11" Bulb
- Deer Resistant
- Container Friendly
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Botanical Name: Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra'
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
9-11" -
Lift In Fall:
3-8 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Container Gardening, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
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Flower Color:
Green -
Flower Form:
Insignificant spathes. -
Foliage Type:
Almost black, 12-24" leaves -
Mature Spread:
24 - 36 inches -
Spacing:
24 - 36 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
2-4" deep and 24-36" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Deep, moisture-retentive soils. They are heavy feeders. -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed
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Winter Care:
Lift in fall if you live in zones 3-8 for winter storage. Replant the following spring after frosts are over. Planting Depth:
2 - 4" deepWatering Requirements:
High water needs. Keep well watered during its growing period (spring, summer, early fall)Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Tropical Plants (Caladium & Elephant Ears) Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6A 4/28/25 - 6/6/25 6/2/2025 6B-7A 4/21/25 - 6/6/25 6/2/2025 7B-8A 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025 8B-9A 3/31/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025 9B - 11B 3/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025
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don't waste your time & $$$$
I ordered 6 of these in May, planted immediately & watered well. it's now August & NOT ONE has emerged from the ground!
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Thank you for leaving a review of the Alocasia plumbea Nigra. We are truly sorry to hear that this item failed to grow for you. Fortunately, we have an excellent No-Risk Guarantee. One of our Customer Care agents will be reaching out to you soon with a positive resolution.
Teeny tiny bulb, not as described on the website
The website notes that the bulb size is 9-11" (in circumference, meaning 2.5 - 3.5" in diameter). But the bulb (actually a corm) received was the size of a small daffodil bulb or large Muscari bulb, 9-11 cm in circumference. Very different from the Colocasia esculenta corms I've bought from local garden centers, which are 35-45 cm in diameter and weigh over a pound. I can't imagine this tiny thing growing large enough in only one season to match the picture. On the plus side the bulb was heavy, firm, and was beginning to sprout - clearly alive and well. I've planted it in an 8" pot and will transplant it later if it grows well. Can't say yet if I would recommend it to a friend.
Not a single one came up
I ordered two sets and not a single one came up. All other blubs from this order seemed to do good.
Undersized tubers.
I am happy that you sell tubers and not tissue culture plants-however, I was not expecting a tuber the size of a daffodil bulb. I will plant and hope they grow large enough to make a respectable showing in a 16-18" diameter pot before our first frost.
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Do these spread like a regular Elephant Ear? Here in Northwest Florida they grow wild and they will spread even under a concrete walkway.
- Asked by Mary Ann
- Verified Reply - AngelaAlocasia will spread but not aggressively and shouldn't get out of hand.Was this answer helpful to you
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For cold weather storage, is it OK to cut the stems at ground level, or does it have to be kept with stems and leaves?
- Asked by David
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Alocasia plumbea Nigra can be cut back in the fall. You will want to dig up the bulb and store it in a cool (not freezing) and dry location.Was this answer helpful to you
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How big will they get the first year?
- Asked by Steve
- Verified Reply - ViciI see by your zip code you are in zone 9b/10. The growth of this plant will vary depending on growing conditions. You should plant it 2 - 4" below soil level. Keep well watered. It is best to mulch if not grown in standing water. It should be at full maturity in about 3 years.Was this answer helpful to you
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