Colocasia 'Illustris' Starter Plants (2) | Live Elephant Ear - Bare Root in 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. An ornamental elephant ear suitable for containers, landscape beds, and tropical plant collections. Common name: Illustris Elephant Ear.
What You Will Receive
2 live starter plants of Colocasia 'Illustris' with established root systems. Plants are shipped bare root in protected soil pods; nursery pots are not included. Each plant is a young starter plant, similar to those pictured with natural variation in foliage, size, and coloration.
- 2 Live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants
- Ships bare root in protected soil pods
- NURSERY POTs not included
- Established root systems
- Natural variation in size, foliage, color
Growing Information
Common Name: Illustris Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-draining, moisture-retentive 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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