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Elephant Ear – Colocasia esculenta Illustris Live Plant

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Original price was: $14.08.Current price is: $8.44.

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Soil pH : Neutral
Season of Interest : Spring, Summer
Climate : Humid Subtropical, Sub-tropical
Features : Biennial, Deer-Resistant, Edible, Evergreen
Watering : Medium
Growth Rate : Fast
Common Name : Colocasia
Brand : Wellspring Gardens
Sunlight : Medium Sun
Number in Pack : 1
Plant Form : Plant Plug
Indoor/Outdoor : Indoor & Outdoor
Item Height : 4 in
Type : Elephant Ears
Color : Green
Growth Stage : Seedling
Foliage : Broadleaf

NOTE: PLANT IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM JANUARY TO END OF MARCH. Elephant Ear – Colocasia esculenta Illustris Live Plant. You will receive a similar size plant on picture 2 . Also known as elephant ear or taro, Growing 5-6 ft. tall with a pale shade of purple-black leaves, Colocasia esculenta Illustris gives gardens a bold, tropical look. Primarily grown for their foliage, Elephant Ears are a dramatic addition to the garden or patio containers. They perform best in moist, partially shaded areas. Because Elephant Ears are tender plants sensitive to the cold, they should be lifted in the fall in zones 3-8, and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free location. Deer tend to avoid. * Plants will ship semi-bare root. Dead Leaves? Leaves may die during shipping. No fear! It’s still healthy and will grow new leaves. Trim old growth and repot into a larger pot to encourage new growth.