{"product_id":"black-ruffles-elephant-ear-live-plant-colocasia-esculenta-black-ruffles","title":"Black Ruffles Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles' Live Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Ruffles Elephant Ear is a tropical ornamental perennial known for its distinctive dark, ruffled foliage. Botanical name: Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles'. Suitable for tropical gardens, pond edges, and large containers, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil with bright light and partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne live Black Ruffles Elephant Ear plant (Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles'). The listing shows a mature plant for reference; your order will be a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Tropical ornamental perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunlight: Bright light with partial shade (approximately 65–73% shade; up to 80% shade tolerated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater: High; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSDA Zone: 7b–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information (from description)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrefers consistently moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest with bright light and partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping requirements. Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected. Returns are generally not accepted for perishable live plants; contact within 48 hours if issues arise and provide required photos for review.\u003c\/p\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":"GardenShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67790081392683,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/fillianursery.com\/products\/black-ruffles-elephant-ear-live-plant-colocasia-esculenta-black-ruffles","provider":"Fillia Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}