Black Beauty Elephant Ear - Colocasia antiquorum Butterwort Cinnamon comes from the bark

Cinnamon comes from the bark of trees in the Cinnamomum genus

• Light: partial sun to full or partial shade

but planting multiples can increase yield

Soil: Does well in most free-draining soils

14-22 inches wide

Black Beauty Elephant Ear - Colocasia antiquorum Butterwort Cinnamon comes from the barkBlack Beauty is a compact elephant ear that grows 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. It has puckered, dark purple leaves and thick black stems. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant ears' attributes become even more defined when they mature. Average mature height: 4 6 feet Light: 65% 73% shade. Likes high light. 80% shade maximum. Soil: Prefers plenty of water. Does well in boggy areas. Zones: 8 11