Overwintering Black Magic Elephant Ears in Freezing Climates

Mulch, Don't Dig

Colocasia 'Black Magic' grows from rhizomes, not bulbs. In areas with brief freezes:

• Cut foliage to ground after first frost.
• Apply 6–12 inches of loose mulch (straw, leaves, wood chips).
• Remove mulch gradually in spring.

Rhizome Survival

As long as the soil doesn't freeze solid around the rhizome, the plant returns. In Zone 7 and colder, dig and store rhizomes in peat at 45–50°F.