Illustris Colocasia – Colocasia Elephant Ear Live Plant
Illustris Colocasia – Colocasia Elephant Ear Live Plant | 3-Inch Starter | Ships Without Pot | Dark Stems & Veined Foliage | Tropical Garden Plant
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Back to buying optionsIllustris Colocasia – Colocasia Elephant Ear Live Plant | 3-Inch Starter | Ships Without Pot | Dark Stems & Veined Foliage | Tropical Garden Plant
Add bold tropical texture and dramatic foliage to your garden with this Illustris Colocasia live plant. Also known as a Dark Stem Elephant Ear, Illustris is admired for its large green leaves, dark stems, and contrasting veins that create a striking tropical display. This fast-growing perennial is an excellent choice for tropical gardens, pond edges, moisture-rich landscapes, and large containers.
This listing is for 1 small starter plant grown in a 3-inch pot and shipped without the pot. The photos show mature plants to illustrate the potential appearance of the variety; the plant you receive will be smaller and will need time to establish and develop its characteristic foliage.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Illustris Colocasia plant
✔️ Starter plant grown in a 3-inch pot
✔️ Shipped without the pot
✔️ Healthy young tropical plant
✔️ Large green elephant ear foliage as it matures
✔️ Dark stems with contrasting leaf veins
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Illustris Colocasia / Dark Stem Elephant Ear
Botanical Name: Colocasia ‘Illustris’
Plant Type: Tropical perennial / foliage plant
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is helpful in very hot climates
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil with organic matter
Watering: Keep consistently moist; tolerates wet and bog-like conditions
Mature Height: Approximately 3–5 feet, depending on growing conditions
Growth Rate: Fast in warm conditions once established
Hardiness: Perennial in warm climates; may die back with frost and regrow in warm weather
Container Friendly: Yes
Landscape Use: Tropical gardens, pond edges, containers, and moisture-rich areas
💡 Care Tip: Gently unpack the plant after arrival and water thoroughly. Place it in a warm location with bright light or partial shade while it acclimates. Keep the soil consistently moist, as Colocasia performs best with regular moisture. Protect it from frost and cold temperatures. Some leaf curling or minor discoloration may occur from shipping stress and should improve as the plant settles in. Allow the starter plant time to establish before expecting the large, dramatic foliage shown in mature plant photos.
