Colocasia esculenta Tea Cup Elephant Ear Starter Plant - Tropical Perennial with Upward-Facing Leaves

Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup' Starter Plant Overview

This small rooted starter plant of Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as the Tea Cup Elephant Ear, is a tropical perennial prized for its distinctive upward-facing green leaves. Ideal for gardeners looking to add a lush, tropical touch to their garden, this plant thrives in moist, well-draining soil and can adapt to a range of light conditions from partial shade to full sun.

Key Features

• Common Name: Elephant Ear, Tea Cup Colocasia
• Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta
• Plant Type: Tropical perennial
• Foliage Color: Green
• Life Cycle: Perennial in warm climates
• Season of Interest: Spring through Fall

Growing Information

For optimal growth, plant in moist, well-draining soil and maintain consistent moisture levels. The Tea Cup variety prefers partial shade to full sun, making it versatile for various garden settings. While mature size and USDA zone specifics are not provided, this starter plant is suitable for gardeners in warm climates where it can thrive as a perennial.

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.