{"product_id":"2-colocasia-milky-way-ele-paio-starter-plants-bare-root-colocasia-esculenta","title":"Colocasia 'Milky Way' Ele Paio Starter Plants – 2 Bare Root Colocasia esculenta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColocasia esculenta 'Milky Way' (Ele Paio) is a tropical foliage plant known for its decorative variegated elephant ear leaves with creamy patterns and green tones. This listing features two starter plants that will continue to develop their characteristic foliage as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo live Colocasia 'Milky Way' ('Ele Paio') starter plants. Each was originally grown in a 2-inch nursery pot but is shipped bare root to reduce shipping costs and transit stress. The 2-inch pots are not included. The plants have fully established root systems but are not fully rooted into the pots at the time of shipment. Plants may vary in size and foliar pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing or Planting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Milky Way Elephant Ear; Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Milky Way' ('Ele Paio')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Type: Tropical foliage plant | Life Cycle: Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoil: Rich, consistently moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater: Keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSDA Zone: 8–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: Live plants may be shipped dormant or leafless depending on season and shipping requirements. Images show a mature plant for reference only. Actual plant size and foliage will vary and be smaller than pictured.\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":50556377268480,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2707\/4816\/files\/CREATIDECOR_36_618dba22-00a7-47a4-8e4d-3337e57f8a4f.png?v=1792042889","url":"https:\/\/prosperagarden.com\/products\/2-colocasia-milky-way-ele-paio-starter-plants-bare-root-colocasia-esculenta","provider":"Prospera Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}