{"product_id":"2-colocasia-illustris-starter-plants-bare-root-colocasia-esculenta-illustris","title":"Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' Starter Plants (2) – Bare Root","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColocasia esculenta 'Illustris' is a tropical foliage plant known for dramatic dark, nearly black leaves with contrasting green veins. This cultivar is prized for bold tropical appeal in gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo (2) live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants with fully established root systems. Plants are originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots and ship bare root; 2-inch pots are not included. Plants are cut back prior to shipping and may arrive leafless or with leaf loss, which is normal. Healthy plants typically regrow foliage from underground corms after establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Illustris Elephant Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Tropical foliage plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Rich, consistently moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zone: 8–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Plant Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our Shipping Policy and Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67789787004971,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/fillianursery.com\/products\/2-colocasia-illustris-starter-plants-bare-root-colocasia-esculenta-illustris","provider":"Fillia Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}