Black Lava Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta) Small Rooted Starter Plant - Potted

About This Plant

The Black Lava Elephant Ear is Colocasia esculenta, a small, well-rooted starter plant with upright, bushy growth. Typical height is 4-8 inches with 2-4 leaves. Suitable for indoor or outdoor gardening, it prefers indirect sunlight and gradually introduces more sun as it grows. Shipped dormant in fall and winter to promote healthy establishment.

What You Will Receive

One healthy, small well-rooted starter plant shipped in its pot. Average size and leaf count may vary, but the plant will be healthy and ready for growth.

Growing Information

• Light: Indirect sunlight; gradually introduce to more sun
• Water: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Soil: Quality well-draining soil mix
• Pot size guidance: 4 inches for at least 6 months
• Hardiness: Zones 8-11
• Shipping note: Shipped dormant in fall & winter for optimal health

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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