Black Ripple Colocasia – Live Starter Plant | 3 Inch Pot Size | Ships Without Pot | Dark Ruffled Elephant Ear | Tropical Garden & Container Plant

Add dramatic tropical texture to your garden with this live Black Ripple Colocasia starter plant. This striking Elephant Ear variety is admired for its deep dark green to near-black foliage and distinctive rippled, ruffled leaf edges that become increasingly pronounced as the plant matures. The plant is grown in a 3-inch nursery pot before shipping and will be shipped without the pot for safe and lightweight transit. This is a small young starter plant that requires time and proper care to develop the impressive mature foliage shown in reference photos. With warmth, consistent moisture, and suitable light, Black Ripple Colocasia can become a bold focal point in tropical gardens, pond edges, containers, and landscape displays.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Ripple Colocasia starter plant
✔️ Grown in a 3-inch nursery pot
✔️ Shipped without pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted young plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Ripple Colocasia, Elephant Ear
Botanical Name: Colocasia ‘Black Ripple’
Plant Type: Tropical herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil with organic matter
Watering: Keep consistently moist; tolerates wet or bog-like conditions
Mature Height: Approximately 3–5 feet
Growth Habit: Upright and clump-forming
Temperature: Prefers warm, humid conditions; protect from frost
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, gently unpack your Black Ripple Colocasia and place it in a warm, bright or partially shaded location while it acclimates. Keep the soil consistently moist and avoid allowing the plant to dry out completely. Minor leaf curling, discoloration, or shipping stress can occur temporarily. The characteristic dark color and rippled leaf texture typically become more pronounced as the plant matures and produces new healthy growth.