Alocasia nigrescens | Black Taro herbs This lovely Hibiscus produces unusual

This lovely Hibiscus produces unusual

New leaves unfurl in a bright orange hue and gradually change to dark green as they age

but not direct sunlight

This plant has been providing its aromatic fresh leaves for rice

Alocasia nigrescens | Black Taro herbs This lovely Hibiscus produces unusualColocasia 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.