{"product_id":"black-ruffles-elephant-ear-live-plant-colocasia-esculenta-unique-dark-foliage-for-indoor-outdoor-gardens","title":"Black Ruffles Elephant Ear Live Plant - Colocasia esculenta with Dark Purple-Black Foliage for Indoor and Outdoor Gardens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Ruffles Elephant Ear Live Plant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Ruffles Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta) is a striking live plant known for its dramatic dark purple-black leaves with ruffled edges. This unique foliage adds an exotic touch to both indoor and outdoor gardens. The plant grows upright in a clumping habit and can reach up to 4 feet tall, making it a bold feature in any landscape or container garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive dark purple-black leaves with ruffled margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows up to 4 feet tall with an upright, clumping growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in warm climates, ideal for tropical garden settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for container gardening or as a standout feature plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to maintain with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Ruffles Elephant Ear prefers partial to full shade, making it suitable for shaded garden areas or indoor spaces with indirect light. It requires consistently moist soil that is rich and well-draining to support healthy growth. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 8 through 11 and is sold as a live plant in a 1-gallon container. Proper watering and soil conditions will help ensure the plant thrives and maintains its impressive foliage.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":67941097046215,"sku":"sku-50683219575072","price":42.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_897d731c-d4d3-44df-99c8-52be04fdf1b9.webp?v=1792241233","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/black-ruffles-elephant-ear-live-plant-colocasia-esculenta-unique-dark-foliage-for-indoor-outdoor-gardens","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}