Colocasia esculenta 'Milky Way' Ele Paio Starter Plants (2) - Bare Root
About This Plant
Milky Way Elephant Ear, Colocasia esculenta 'Milky Way' ('Ele Paio'), a tropical foliage plant known for creamy variegated leaves with green tones. Perennial with decorative, variegated foliage suitable for containers and tropical landscapes. Fully established root systems stated.
What You Will Receive
Two (2) live starter plants. Each originally grown in a 2-inch nursery pot and shipped bare root. The 2-inch pots are not included and the plants are not fully rooted into the pots. Plants are shipped with fully established root systems. Size and foliage pattern may vary; plants are naturally unique.
- Includes 2 live Colocasia 'Milky Way' ('Ele Paio') starter plants
- Grown in 2-inch nursery pots (pots not included)
- Not fully rooted into the 2-inch pots
- Ships bare root
- Suitable for containers and tropical landscapes
- Decorative variegated foliage
- Each plant unique in size and pattern
Plant Condition Disclosure: Live plants may ship dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping requirements. Expect natural variation in size, foliage density, color, variegation, root structure, and overall appearance.
Important Note: Listing photos show a mature plant for reference only. The actual plant size and appearance will be smaller and may vary.
Growing/Planting Information
- Common Name: Milky Way Elephant Ear, Ele Paio
- Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Milky Way' ('Ele Paio')
- Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Plant
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Rich, consistently moist, well-draining soil
- Water: Keep soil evenly 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.
Please review our Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy before purchasing.