{"product_id":"colocasia-illustris-2-live-starter-plants-bare-root-elephant-ear","title":"Colocasia ‘Illustris’ 2 Live Starter Plants – Bare Root Elephant Ear","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e2 Colocasia ‘Illustris’ live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with fully established root systems. These young plants are currently growing in a tray and will be \u003cstrong\u003eshipped bare root\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the root balls carefully wrapped for transit. Nursery pots are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColocasia ‘Illustris’, commonly known as an Elephant Ear, is a tropical perennial grown for its large, dramatic foliage. The cultivar is recognized for dark ornamental leaves with contrasting green coloration. It has an upright, clumping foliage habit and can be grown in containers or suitable outdoor garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Shipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e These plants are delicate and \u003cstrong\u003ewill be cut back for shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Significant leaf damage or leaf loss can occur during transit, and plants may arrive with damaged or dead foliage or may lose their remaining leaves after delivery. The supplied product information indicates that the plants can produce new foliage after shipping stress. Mature plant photos are provided for appearance reference only and do not represent the starter plants as shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Photos of the shipping box\u003cbr\u003e• Photo of the shipping label\u003cbr\u003e• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003cbr\u003e• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 live starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colocasia ‘Illustris’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustris Elephant Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Growing Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing in a tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully established root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare root with root ball carefully wrapped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants will be cut back for shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Loss Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant leaf damage or complete leaf loss may occur during transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature plant imagery is for developed-plant appearance reference only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic dark foliage with contrasting green coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright, clumping tropical growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for container culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive Colocasia ‘Illustris’ starter plants, established root balls, plant material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustris Elephant Ear, Elephant Ear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Illustris’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live tropical foliage starter plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 starter plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Growing Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tray grown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare root; cut back for shipping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal\/Shipping Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e May arrive partially or completely defoliated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark ornamental leaves with contrasting green coloration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade, depending on climate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining growing medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high moisture needs; avoid allowing established plants to remain excessively dry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified in the provided product information\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51306132930596,"sku":"sku-52182176825632","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/files\/CREATIDECOR_75_5b54b862-85ae-4ae3-8763-a7ef39db30b1.png?v=1787665404","url":"https:\/\/www.growitdepot.com\/products\/colocasia-illustris-2-live-starter-plants-bare-root-elephant-ear","provider":"Grow It Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}