Elephant Ear Plant 3" Pot - Colocasia esculenta Illustris - Tropical Indoor & Outdoor Foliage

Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta Illustris Live Plant

The Elephant Ear plant, Colocasia esculenta Illustris, is a striking tropical foliage option that enhances any indoor or outdoor space. Presented in a 3" pot, this plant features large, heart-shaped leaves with rich dark green and purple variegation, offering an exotic and bold appearance. Its upright growth habit and lush foliage make it a standout addition to gardens and home decor alike.

• Exotic Appearance: Large, glossy leaves with rich, dark green and purple variegation.
• Versatile Growth: Thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ideal Location: Prefers partial to full sunlight, adaptable to various settings.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to care for, suitable for beginner gardeners.
• Fast Growth: Develops quickly into a lush, large-leaved clump.
• Attracts Attention: Creates a bold statement in any plant collection or landscape.

For optimal growth, place the Elephant Ear in well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Maintain consistently moist soil without allowing it to become soggy. This plant thrives best in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11, where it can grow vigorously and maintain its tropical appeal.

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.