{"product_id":"1-colocasia-esculenta-tropical-storm-elephant-ear-bare-root-live-plant-10-exotic-foliage-1","title":"Colocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’ Elephant Ear Bare Root Live Plant 10” - Exotic Tropical Foliage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eColocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’ - Elephant Ear Bare Root Live Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Colocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’, commonly known as Elephant Ear or Taro, is a striking tropical plant featuring large, heart-shaped leaves with deep green coloration and dramatic dark purple-black centers. This bare root live plant arrives as a 10-inch tall starter, ready to add a bold, exotic touch to your garden, patio, or indoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fast-growing plant thrives in moist, rich, well-draining soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is well-suited for tropical landscapes, rain gardens, water gardens, and container planting. The upright, spreading foliage can reach heights of 3 to 4 feet, creating a lush, tropical atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Colocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Elephant Ear, Taro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Size: 10” tall bare root starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Large deep green leaves with dark purple-black centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast-growing, up to 3-4 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZones: USDA 8-11; suitable for indoor growing in cooler climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses: Ideal for tropical landscapes, containers, and water gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare involves providing ample moisture, occasional feeding, and indirect light when grown indoors. The plant ships as a healthy bare root with some soil covering the roots, ensuring a strong start for your tropical garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 Colocasia esculenta ‘Tropical Storm’ - Elephant Ear Bare Root Live Plant 10” - Exotic Foliage","offer_id":46928722624711,"sku":"sku-50092793266464","price":37.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/imagess_08617d94-6ab7-4e73-8e96-273b2b5d27a1.png?v=1785496963","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/1-colocasia-esculenta-tropical-storm-elephant-ear-bare-root-live-plant-10-exotic-foliage-1","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}