Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' Starter Plants (2) Bare Root – Tropical Elephant Ear

About This Plant

Colocasia 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.

What You Will Receive

Two 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.

• 2 Live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants
• Dramatic dark elephant ear foliage
• Fully established root systems
• Originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots
• Nursery pots are not included
• Ships bare root
• Plants are cut back before shipping
• Leaf loss during shipping is normal
• Regrows from healthy underground corms
• Excellent for tropical gardens and containers

• 2 Live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants
• Protective shipping materials

Common Name: Illustris Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Yellow-white spathe (infrequent)
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, consistently moist, well-draining soil
Water: Keep soil consistently moist
USDA Zone: 8–11

Live Plant Notice

Live 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.

Listing 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.

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