{"product_id":"small-rooted-starter-plant-colocasia-esculenta-elephant-ear-tea-cup-tropical-foliage-plant","title":"Small Rooted Colocasia esculenta Elephant Ear Tea Cup Plant - Tropical Foliage Starter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElephant Ear Tea Cup Starter Plant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnhance your garden or indoor space with the Small Rooted Starter Plant of Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as the Elephant Ear Tea Cup. This tropical foliage plant features vibrant, large heart-shaped leaves that create a striking visual impact. Its compact size and upright, clumping growth habit make it a versatile addition to pots, garden beds, or as a focal point in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant, large heart-shaped leaves with tropical appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow for both beginners and experienced gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in various climates within hardiness zones 8-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size with 2-3 feet height and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elephant Ear Tea Cup prefers partial to full shade, making it ideal for shaded garden areas or indoor environments. It requires consistently moist soil that is rich and well-draining with organic matter to support healthy growth. This plant thrives best in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11. Its upright, clumping growth habit allows it to develop a lush, tropical appearance over time.\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":68136178286791,"sku":"sku-50731413078304","price":62.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/small-rooted-starter-plant-colocasia-esculenta-elephant-ear-tea-cup-tropical-foliage-plant","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}