Black Malanga Elephant Ear - Xanthosoma violaceum Variegated It also features red brown-colored

It also features red brown-colored veining if grown in full sun

Okinawa also makes a great groundcover

The Elena is incredibly easy to grow and grows quickly

yellow-skinned fruit with pink flesh

Its foliage is a stunning deep purple to black

Black Malanga Elephant Ear - Xanthosoma violaceum Variegated It also features red brown-coloredThere are several types of cocoyam (the general name for the Xanthosoma species), but Black Malanga is the most popular. It's easy to see why with its attractive black blue stems and intense ribbing on the underside of the leaves. Plus, the tubers are edible, the leaves make great cooked greens, and you can wrap your favorite foods in the leaves for steaming. Mature height: 4 6 feet Light: Full to part sun Water: Average watering needs Zones: 8 11