Black Lava Elephant Ear Colocasia esculenta - Small Rooted Starter Plant in Pot

About This Plant

Elephant Ear, Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as Black Lava Elephant Ear. Upright, bushy growth with a dark foliage appearance. Sold as a small rooted starter plant, shipped in its pot for minimal transplant stress.

What You Will Receive

One healthy, small well-rooted starter plant shipped in its pot. Average height 4-8 inches with 2-4 leaves. Dormant in fall and winter during shipping. Pot size recommended for at least 6 months: 4 inches.

Growing Information

• Light: Indirect sunlight, gradually introduce to more sun
• Water: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Soil: Quality well-draining soil mix
• Hardiness: Zones 8-11

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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