{"product_id":"black-ruffles-elephant-ear-plant-3-8-inch-live-colocasia-esculenta-dark-purple-ruffled-leaves-for-indoor-outdoor-garden","title":"Black Ruffles Elephant Ear Plant - Live Colocasia esculenta with Dark Purple Ruffled Leaves for Indoor and Outdoor Gardens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Ruffles Elephant Ear Plant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Ruffles Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta) is a captivating live plant known for its dark purple, ruffled leaves and deep plum stems. This unique variety stands out with its textured foliage, adding a dramatic touch to both indoor and outdoor garden spaces. The plant arrives as a healthy baby, measuring 3-8 inches tall in a 3-inch-deep pot, ready to be nurtured to full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height ranges from 4 to 6 feet, providing a bold statement in any garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive dark purple ruffled leaves with deep plum stems create an elegant appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers 65%-73% shade, thriving best with high light but not direct sun exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires boggy yet well-drained soil to maintain optimal health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for USDA hardiness zones 7b through 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow with proper light and watering care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal dormancy includes leaf loss in winter, which is a normal growth cycle behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo cultivate the Black Ruffles Elephant Ear successfully, provide a shaded environment with 65%-73% shade, avoiding direct sunlight. Maintain soil conditions that are boggy but well-drained to support healthy root development. This plant grows upright with its signature ruffled leaves and can reach heights between 4 and 6 feet. It is hardy in zones 7b to 10 and will enter dormancy in winter, shedding its leaves as part of its natural cycle. With consistent care, this plant can thrive indoors or outdoors, enhancing your garden with its striking 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":46930028003527,"sku":"sku-50865326457120","price":42.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_1a3d0278-ad6a-4052-b79a-1202c8ad8fb4.webp?v=1785519709","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/black-ruffles-elephant-ear-plant-3-8-inch-live-colocasia-esculenta-dark-purple-ruffled-leaves-for-indoor-outdoor-garden","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}