{"product_id":"2-colocasia-illustris-starter-plants-bare-root-colocasia-esculenta-illustris","title":"Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' Starter Plants (2) Bare Root – Tropical Elephant Ear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColocasia esculenta 'Illustris' is a tropical foliage plant valued for dramatic deep purple to nearly black leaves with contrasting green veins. This listing features two starter plants with fully established root systems, originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots and shipped bare root. Plants are cut back prior to shipping and may lose leaves in transit; healthy plants will regrow foliage from underground corms once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants with fully established root systems. Nursery pots are not included; plants ship bare root and have been cut back before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic dark elephant ear foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully established root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally grown in 2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery pots are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips bare root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants are cut back before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf loss during shipping is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegrows from healthy underground corms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for tropical gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective shipping materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustris Elephant Ear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Foliage Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-white spathe (infrequent)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, consistently moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Plant Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our Shipping Policy and Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556377170176,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2707\/4816\/files\/CREATIDECOR_37_15709bab-4565-4d4b-bcf0-0a8552d7d77e.png?v=1792042889","url":"https:\/\/prosperagarden.com\/products\/2-colocasia-illustris-starter-plants-bare-root-colocasia-esculenta-illustris","provider":"Prospera Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}