Illustris Colocasia Live Plant – Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' | 6–15 Inches Tall | Ships Bare Root (No Pot) | Tropical Elephant Ear | Bold Foliage

Add dramatic tropical foliage to your landscape with this live Illustris Colocasia starter plant, measuring approximately 6–15 inches tall. Shipped bare root with no pot, this healthy young plant is ready to be transplanted into a garden bed, container, or water garden. Colocasia 'Illustris' is admired for its striking dark purple to black leaves highlighted by vivid green veins, creating a bold focal point in tropical landscapes, pond edges, and shaded gardens. As a starter plant, it will require time to establish before reaching its full size and lush foliage display. You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Illustris Colocasia starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6–15 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Illustris Elephant Ear
Botanical Name: Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris'
Plant Type: Tropical foliage perennial
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to bright light
Soil: Rich, consistently moist to wet soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates standing water during active growth
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast in warm conditions
USDA Zones: 8–11 (container growing recommended in cooler zones)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in rich, moisture-retentive soil and keep the soil consistently moist, especially during warm weather. Place in a warm, sunny location for vigorous growth, and don't be concerned if older leaves show shipping stress—they are typically replaced with healthy new growth after planting.