Colocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’ Elephant Ear Bare Root Live Plant 10” - Exotic Tropical Foliage

Colocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’ - Elephant Ear Plant Overview

The Colocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’, commonly known as Elephant Ear, is a striking tropical plant featuring large, deep green heart-shaped leaves with dramatic dark purple-black centers. This bare root live plant, standing 10 inches tall, is ideal for adding an exotic and bold touch to gardens, patios, or indoor spaces.

Key Features

• Large tropical foliage with deep green leaves and dark purple-black centers
• Fast-growing plant that can reach 3-4 feet tall
• Thrives in moist, rich, well-draining soil
• Suitable for full sun to partial shade environments
• Perfect for tropical landscapes, rain gardens, water gardens, and container planting

Growing Information

This plant prefers consistently moist soil and tolerates wet conditions, making it well-suited for water gardens or areas with high humidity. It grows best in USDA zones 8-11 but can be grown indoors in cooler climates with indirect light. Regular watering and occasional feeding will support healthy growth. The upright, spreading foliage creates a dramatic tropical vibe, enhancing both indoor décor and outdoor garden spaces.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.