Black Beauty Elephant Ear – Colocasia antiquorum Live Plant | 3–8 Inches Tall | 3 Inch Pot | Dark Purple Tropical Foliage | Easy to Grow

Bring bold tropical beauty to your garden or indoor collection with the Black Beauty Elephant Ear (Colocasia antiquorum). This healthy live starter plant arrives 3–8 inches tall in a 3-inch nursery pot, ready to grow into a stunning specimen with dramatic dark purple, puckered leaves and striking black stems. As the plant matures, its rich foliage becomes even more vibrant, making it an outstanding choice for tropical landscapes, patio containers, water gardens, or indoor displays. This compact elephant ear thrives in consistently moist soil and adds impressive texture and color to any space. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Beauty Elephant Ear plant
✔️ Height: approximately 3–8 inches
✔️ Shipped in a 3-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Beauty Elephant Ear
Botanical Name: Colocasia antiquorum
Plant Type: Tropical perennial foliage plant
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright filtered light to partial shade (approximately 65–75% shade)
Soil: Rich, fertile, consistently moist, well-draining soil; tolerates boggy conditions
Watering: High; keep soil evenly moist and do not allow it to dry out completely
Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Fast during warm weather
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Keep your Elephant Ear consistently watered and provide high humidity for the best foliage development. During winter dormancy, leaf loss is normal. Continue caring for the rhizome, and fresh new growth will emerge as temperatures warm in spring.