Colocasia ‘Xanthosoma Variegata’ – Live Variegated Elephant Ear Plant
Colocasia ‘Xanthosoma Variegata’ – Live Variegated Elephant Ear Plant | 4 Inch Starter | Rare Tropical Foliage Plant | Garden & Container Friendly
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Back to buying optionsColocasia ‘Xanthosoma Variegata’ – Live Variegated Elephant Ear Plant | 4 Inch Starter | Rare Tropical Foliage Plant | Garden & Container Friendly
Add dramatic tropical foliage to your collection with this live Colocasia ‘Xanthosoma Variegata’, an eye-catching elephant ear plant admired for its large leaves featuring unique green and creamy variegation. With its bold upright growth and exotic appearance, this tropical plant makes a striking addition to container displays, tropical gardens, pond-side plantings, and collector plant collections. This listing is for one small starter plant currently grown in a 4-inch pot and shipped without the pot. Photos may show mature specimens for reference; your starter plant will require time and proper care to develop its characteristic mature foliage. Variegation, leaf shape, and pattern will naturally vary from plant to plant.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Colocasia ‘Xanthosoma Variegata’ plant
✔️ Young starter plant; size may vary naturally
✔️ Grown in a 4-inch pot and shipped without pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted tropical plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Variegated Elephant Ear
Botanical Name: Colocasia ‘Xanthosoma Variegata’
Plant Type: Tropical foliage perennial
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to bright filtered light; protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates
Soil: Rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage
Watering: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil during active growth
Mature Height: Approximately 3–6 feet under favorable growing conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast once established in warm conditions
USDA Zones: Approximately 9–11; protect from frost and freezing temperatures
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: After arrival, unpack your plant promptly and place it in a warm, protected location with bright filtered light while it acclimates. Pot it in rich soil that retains moisture while still allowing adequate drainage, and keep the soil consistently moist during active growth. Minor leaf curling, discoloration, or cosmetic damage can occur during shipping. Variegation naturally varies between individual plants and leaves, and mature foliage may look different from the young starter growth.
