Colocasia 'Illustris' Starter Plants (2) | Live Elephant Ear - Bare Root with Soil Pods

About This Plant

Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' is a tropical foliage plant known for dramatic dark purple to nearly black leaves with contrasting green veins. This listing features 2 live starter plants with established root systems, shipped bare root in protected soil pods.

What You Will Receive

You will receive 2 live starter plants of Colocasia 'Illustris'. Each plant is shipped bare root in a protected soil pod; nursery pots are not included. Plants have established root systems and may vary in size and foliage compared to photos.

Growing or Planting Information

Common name: Illustris Elephant Ear. Scientific name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'. Life cycle: Perennial. Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Rich, well-draining, moisture-retentive soil. Water: Keep soil consistently moist. Hardiness: USDA zones 8–11. Flower/fruit color: Cream to pale yellow spathe (uncommon).

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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