Black Lava Elephant Ear Live Plant | Colocasia esculenta Rooted Starter | 4–8 Inches Tall | 2.5 Inch Pot | Tropical Foliage Plant

Add dramatic tropical beauty to your garden or patio with the Black Lava Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta). This healthy, well-rooted starter plant measures approximately 4–8 inches tall and is shipped in its nursery pot, ready for transplant after it becomes more established. Black Lava is prized for its bold, dark foliage that creates a striking statement in landscapes, containers, and water gardens. As a young starter plant, it may experience minor leaf stress during shipping, but new growth quickly emerges under proper care during the growing season.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Lava Elephant Ear plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–8 inches
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Lava Elephant Ear
Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Black Lava'
Plant Type: Tropical perennial foliage plant
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial sun; gradually acclimate to more sun as the plant matures
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil that retains moisture
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast during warm weather
USDA Zones: 8–11 (grow as a container plant or overwinter indoors in colder climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Keep your starter plant in a small container until the roots are well established. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight immediately after arrival, and maintain evenly moist soil to encourage healthy new growth.