{"product_id":"colocasia-illustris-live-plant-black-beauty-elephant-ear","title":"Colocasia Illustris Live Plant – Black Beauty Elephant Ear Tropical Foliage","description":"\u003cp\u003eColocasia Illustris, commonly known as Black Beauty Elephant Ear, is a tropical perennial foliage plant prized for its dramatic dark purple-black leaves with contrasting green patterns. This live plant is suitable for tropical landscapes, patio containers, pond edges, shaded gardens, and ground cover applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant thrives in warm, humid environments and prefers full sun to partial shade with moist, rich, well-draining soil. It has a fast-growing habit and provides bold ornamental texture to garden designs and container plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a live starter plant. Photos show mature plants for reference only; actual size and appearance may vary and will be smaller than shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical Elephant Ear foliage plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic dark ornamental leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tropical landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for patio containers and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative ground cover appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold tropical foliage texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pondside planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental shade garden plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing warm season perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive tropical foliage plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Black Beauty Elephant Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Colocasia antiquorum ‘Illustris’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Tropical Foliage Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage Color: Dark Purple Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist, rich, well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: High moisture needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zone: 8–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":"MiaesGardenGoodies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46776650203335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/CopyofRIZKIGARDEN_5_6b29fd2a-ace2-43e9-acda-ab557f45cb64.jpg?v=1783958765","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/colocasia-illustris-live-plant-black-beauty-elephant-ear","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}