{"product_id":"illustris-colocasia-live-plant-3-inch-pot-size-dark-elephant-ear-tropical-starter-plant-ships-without-pot","title":"Illustris Colocasia Live Plant – 3 Inch Pot Size | Dark Elephant Ear Tropical Starter Plant | Ships Without Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd dramatic tropical foliage and bold contrast to your garden with this live Illustris Colocasia, an eye-catching Elephant Ear plant known for its large dark green leaves and striking tropical appearance. This young starter plant is grown in a 3-inch nursery pot prior to shipping and develops an upright, clump-forming habit as it matures. With proper warmth, moisture, and care, Colocasia can develop impressive foliage and reach several feet tall, making it ideal for tropical gardens, pond edges, moisture-rich landscapes, and large containers. This listing is for a small starter plant, while reference photos may show mature specimens. The plant ships without its nursery pot and may show temporary cosmetic stress after transit.\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Illustris Colocasia plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Young starter plant grown in a 3-inch nursery pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy tropical Elephant Ear plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped without pot and carefully wrapped\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Illustris Elephant Ear\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Colocasia esculenta ‘Illustris’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Tropical herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young starter plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade beneficial in very hot climates\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: High; prefers consistently moist soil and tolerates wet conditions\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 3–6 feet depending on growing conditions\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright, clump-forming tropical plant\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Large, dark green to nearly black elephant ear leaves with contrasting veining\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast once established in warm conditions\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: Prefers warm, humid conditions; protect from frost\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: Approximately 8–11; may die back seasonally in colder areas\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💡 Care Tip: Unpack your Illustris Colocasia promptly after arrival, water thoroughly, and place it in a warm location with bright light or partial shade while it acclimates. Maintain consistently moist soil, as Colocasia performs especially well with abundant moisture during active growth. Temporary leaf curling, discoloration, or minor cosmetic damage can occur during shipping. In colder climates, foliage may die back after frost and growth can return from the underground portion when warm conditions resume.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yone Green Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67599829664065,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/Salinandari_9.52-2026-09-30T123913.397.jpg?v=1790746769","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/illustris-colocasia-live-plant-3-inch-pot-size-dark-elephant-ear-tropical-starter-plant-ships-without-pot","provider":"Faith Folk Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}