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Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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Fri, Aug 19, 05 at 10:45
Is there really a difference in these two plants?
My friend just ordered the Midnight and I can't find any information about it other than pictures on Dave's Garden dated 2002. I have never heard of it but it's been around a few years.
Since it's not availible any where I figure it must not be a good grower.
She got her's at Agristarts. It is in their catalog but not listed on the web site.
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RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| Well, I was wondering the same thing about Black Magic and Black Runner- what's the difference? Anybody know.... Lynn |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| Black Magic is a clumper, while Black Runner is as the name suggests, a runner (sending out underground runners). Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' is actually a deep purple leaf, purple stems. I found info on it at www.raretrees.org. Susan |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| I have found Midnight to have a much richer color than Black Majic and like Black Marble, the other one usually listed as C. multiflora , it throws up a few lime green leaves that add to the interest. Bad news, it is not nearly as vigorous here in Dallas as Black Majic. Keiko |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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Thanks, with all the name changes just to increase sales I thought they might have just re-named Black Magic. This was done once before when Black Magic was being called Jet Black Wonder.
Also a well known nursery was selling Black Runner as Black Magic last year. There is a difference. Now to add to the confusion Black Runner is being marketed as Black Ruffles. Anyway I'll know in a few days as my friend has agreed to give me a Midnight for my comparison testing purposes. |
RE: web address
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| susanlynne, the web address www.raretrees.org does not work. Also tried .com. |
RE: found it
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I found the site. It's for memebers only. Found it by search but can not get there with web address.
They have it listed as an esculenta instead of multiflora. |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| Ok, so, if my "black magic" is sending out runners, it's not "magic" but actually "black runner"? Lynn |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| I think we would have to dig even deeper. But, essentially, it appears that Black Magic, as a clumper, throws off pups, and probably gets larger by that means. Black Runner just romps thru the ground via underground stems or rhizomes, like 'Ruffles', which is a runner, too, I believe. Susan |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| Hmmmm, well mine is in the pond and it sends out runners just like the common green EE does, at the surface. For now, I'll just stick to calling it "magic", I plan to put it in a pot out of the pond soon, maybe I'll have more to go on then. Thanks!
Lynn |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| I purchased one this earlier in the summer, supposedly Black Magic, but the leaves are many, and smaller. Does anyone have a clue what it might be. Also, it has more green in it than the Black Magics I have seen. I'll try to get a photo and post it. Susan |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| Could be Colocasia Illustris or affinis jeningsii |
Here is a link that might be useful: Illustris
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| No, it's not Illustris. I have that, too. It could be a 'Black Magic' that has reverted to green because I have it in shade. Light is a factor in leaf colorations many times. I moved it to a brighter location today and will let you know. After reading a bit more about Black Runner, it is supposed to be a better cultivar (it's newer) than Black Magic. It spreads by underground STOLONS, whereas Black Magic is a clumper. Which means that Black Runner could end up in places you might not want it. So it would need plenty of room to romp. Susan |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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Susan,
Black magic or runner for that matter are definetly dependent on the sun to get their color. They need to be in a bright sunny spot to maintain their dark black color. Otherwise the new leaves will start to come out looking green.
Eric |
RE: Colocasia multiflora 'Midnight' vs Black Magic
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| It's been in a brighter location for 3 days now, and the black is already starting to show up. Why are the leaves so small. The plant is very full, lots of stems about 2 - 2.5' tall, but none are getting any larger, and I've been fertilizing it as suggested. Guess I need to get it in the ground. Susan |
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