Colocasia Illustris Black Beauty Elephant Ear Live Plant

About This Plant

Colocasia Illustris, commonly called Black Beauty Elephant Ear, is a tropical foliage plant valued for its large, dark leaves and bold texture. It suits tropical landscapes, patio containers, pond edges, shaded gardens, and ground cover alike, delivering a dramatic ornamental display in warm, humid environments.

What You Will Receive

You will receive a live starter plant. Images show mature plants for reference; actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the photos.

• Tropical elephant ear foliage plant with dramatic dark leaves
• Suitable for tropical landscapes, patio containers, borders, pondside planting, and ornamental shade gardens
• Fast-growing warm-season perennial; live tropical foliage plant

Growing Information

Common Name: Black Beauty Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Colocasia antiquorum ‘Illustris’
Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Foliage Color: Dark Purple/Black

Live Plant Notice

Live 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.

Listing 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.

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