Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' Starter Plants (2) Bare Root
About This Plant
Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' is a tropical foliage plant known for dramatic dark elephant ear leaves with green venation. This listing features two starter plants with fully established root systems, originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots. Plants are shipped bare root and cut back prior to shipping.
What You Will Receive
Two live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants with fully established root systems. Pot size not included; plants originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots. Ships bare root. Plants are cut back before shipping.
Growing Information
- Common Name: Illustris Elephant Ear
- Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Plant
- 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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