{"product_id":"colocasia-illustris-live-plant-black-beauty-elephant-ear","title":"Colocasia Illustris Live Plant – Black Beauty Elephant Ear | Tropical Foliage Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eColocasia Illustris, commonly known as Black Beauty Elephant Ear, is a tropical foliage plant prized for its dramatic dark leaves and bold presence in gardens. This live plant features large, decorative foliage ideal for tropical landscapes, patio containers, pond edges, shaded gardens, and ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe striking dark foliage with contrasting green patterns provides a lush tropical look throughout the growing season. It thrives in warm, humid environments and is valued for its vigorous growth and bold texture in both landscape and container settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a live starter plant. Photos show mature plants for reference only. Actual plant size and appearance may vary and will be smaller than shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical Elephant Ear foliage plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic dark ornamental leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tropical landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for patio containers and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative ground cover appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold tropical foliage texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pondside planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental shade garden plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing warm season perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive tropical foliage plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Black Beauty Elephant Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Colocasia antiquorum ‘Illustris’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Tropical Foliage Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage Color: Dark Purple Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist, rich, well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: High moisture needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zone: 8–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\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 \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MiaesGardenGoodies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499605651588,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/CopyofRIZKIGARDEN_5_6b29fd2a-ace2-43e9-acda-ab557f45cb64.jpg?v=1783660383","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/colocasia-illustris-live-plant-black-beauty-elephant-ear","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}