Colocasia Xanthosoma Variegata Variegated Elephant Ear Plant - 4" Starter

About This Plant

Live Colocasia Xanthosoma Variegata, a variegated elephant ear tropical foliage plant. Features large leaves with green and creamy variegation, upright growth, and exotic appearance. This is a young starter plant with a 4-inch pot, grown to develop mature foliage over time.

What 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 the 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, place in warm, protected location with bright filtered light to acclimate. Plant in rich soil that retains moisture and provides drainage. Keep soil consistently moist during active growth. Minor leaf curling, discoloration, or cosmetic damage can occur during shipping. Variegation varies between plants and leaves; mature foliage may differ from young starter growth.

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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