No, it is tender (RHS H2) and will not survive frost outdoors. Treat it as a summer exotic: stand it out from late spring, then either lift and store the tuber frost-free or move the pot indoors before the first hard frost.

A warm, sheltered spot in full sun or light shade with rich, constantly moist soil. Full sun gives the darkest, most dramatic near-black foliage, but shelter it from wind so the big leaves do not shred.

In a good UK summer it typically reaches around 0.9 to 1.5 m tall with a similar spread, regrowing each year from the tuber. Warmth, moisture and feeding all push it towards the upper end of that range.

No, it is herbaceous and deciduous. The foliage dies back after the first frosts and the plant overwinters as a dormant tuber, pushing out fresh black leaves again the following spring.

Yes, it is ideal for a large container of rich, water-retentive compost. Containers make it easy to give it a sunny patio spot in summer and simply move the whole plant somewhere frost-free for winter.

Yes. All parts contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause painful burning and swelling if chewed or eaten, and the sap can irritate skin. Site it out of reach of pets and young children and wear gloves when handling.

We always aim to make sure our customers love our products, but if you do need to return an order within 14 days of purchase (not including plants*), or any items are damaged, we’re happy to help. Just email us directly at hello@growtropicals.com, and we’ll take you through the process. 

Please note: we cannot be held liable for any packaging costs should the original packaging be discarded.

*Unfortunately we cannot accept returns of undamaged plants as these are perishable items and are not saleable upon return. If a plant is damaged, we will compensate for this as per our live arrival guarantee.

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