Colocasia esculenta 'Black Sapphire Gecko' fern and rotate the plant regularly

and rotate the plant regularly to keep it growing upright as it will lean towards the light

its remarkable foliage emerges strawberry pink and when the leaves fully harden off they can mellow out to creamy shades of green and pink with pink veins

Calathea rufibarba is the perfect addition to any houseplant collection

Water: Allow the top inch or so to dry between waterings then water thoroughly

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Sapphire Gecko' fern and rotate the plant regularlyColocasia esculenta 'Black Sapphire Gecko' is a moderately fast grower with an upright, clumping habit. Large arrow shaped foliage emerges green and as it matures goes from a deep purple to jet black with undersides in maroon to gray, arching out 4' tall and wide on average. For best growth and color provide with direct sun to partial shade. Average to high water needs, keeps soil consistently moist. Special note for this plant: These can be difficult