{"product_id":"black-ruffles-elephant-ear-live-plant-colocasia-esculenta-black-ruffles","title":"Black Ruffles Elephant Ear Live Plant | Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles' (Unrooted Starter Plant)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Ruffles Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles') is a tropical ornamental perennial known for distinctive dark, ruffled foliage. It thrives in bright light with partial shade, in consistently moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for tropical gardens, pond edges, water features, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne live Black Ruffles Elephant Ear plant. Listing photos show a mature plant for reference; the actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and be significantly smaller. This is a starter plant (seedling\/young plant).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Black Ruffles Elephant Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Tropical ornamental perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunlight: Bright light with partial shade (approximately 65–73% shade; tolerates up to 80% shade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater: High; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSDA Zone: 7b–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing\/Planting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may arrive dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping requirements. Natural variation in size and appearance should be expected. Please note: due to perishable nature, returns are generally not accepted. If issues arise, contact within 48 hours of delivery with required photos for review.\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":"GardenShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556454338816,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2707\/4816\/files\/CREATIDECOR_91_dbc7c2a4-06dc-4863-a448-ff71930322e3.png?v=1792043178","url":"https:\/\/prosperagarden.com\/products\/black-ruffles-elephant-ear-live-plant-colocasia-esculenta-black-ruffles","provider":"Prospera Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}