Colocasia Black Jellyfish Batman

Colocasia Black Jellyfish Batman is a fresh cutting of a dark Colocasia esculenta, sold under two trade names: Black Jellyfish and Batman. The trade describes its leaves as near-black. Neither name is a documented cultivar record, so this description sticks to the plant's look and care rather than a recorded origin.

A Near-Black Leaf With Its Own Sheen

The blade is dark, close to black, with a sheen that shows most clearly where the light falls across the surface. Against paler plants in a collection, a near-black leaf creates a strong contrast, and the dark tone gives the plant a heavier presence than most green elephant ears. It holds that look best when the light stays bright without being harsh.

Two Names, One Dark Colocasia

Trade listings use Black Jellyfish and Batman for the same dark selection, reflecting how elephant ears are often named by growers rather than registered by breeders. The name is a useful handle for finding the plant, but it does not tell you a history, and none is claimed here. What you can count on is the leaf itself: a dark, glossy blade on a Colocasia esculenta frame.

Light and Warmth for Dark Foliage

Colocasia do best in warm conditions, roughly 20 to 32 degrees C, and growth slows sharply below about 15 degrees. Bright light keeps the dark leaves vigorous. Strong midday sun is tolerated when the root zone stays wet, while deep shade makes the plant stretch and can dull the colour.

Wet Soil and a Light Feed

Colocasia are moisture-loving plants. Keep the soil consistently damp through the growing season and never let the mix dry out completely. A light liquid feed every few weeks during active growth supports the large leaves. The plant can also grow in shallow water or at the edge of a pond, which suits its natural habitat.

How This Cutting Ships

This is a fresh cutting, around 20 to 30 cm, with the bulb and petiole intact. The leaves are removed and the bulb is wrapped in fresh moist sphagnum moss. On arrival, pot the bulb with its top at or just below the surface and keep it warm and wet while the first leaf develops. Each cutting ships with a phytosanitary certificate from ThaiFusion Botanica in Thailand.