{"product_id":"illustris-colocasia-live-plant-colocasia-antiquorum-illustris-6-15-inches-tall-ships-bare-root-no-pot-tropical-elephant-ear-bold-foliage","title":"Illustris Colocasia Live Plant – Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' | 6–15 Inches Tall | Ships Bare Root (No Pot) | Tropical Elephant Ear | Bold Foliage","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"855\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd 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.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e✔️ 1 live Illustris Colocasia starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 6–15 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)\u003cbr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustris Elephant Ear\u003cbr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eColocasia antiquorum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Illustris'\u003cbr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical foliage perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright light\u003cbr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, consistently moist to wet soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates standing water during active growth\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast in warm conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–11 (container growing recommended in cooler zones)\u003cbr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brig_9823","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51958275604801,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/ListingShopify4_42_f4d2a130-f86e-49c4-b20d-ab7bcb79457a.jpg?v=1783604699","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/illustris-colocasia-live-plant-colocasia-antiquorum-illustris-6-15-inches-tall-ships-bare-root-no-pot-tropical-elephant-ear-bold-foliage","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}