Elepaio Starter Plant - Small Rooted Colocasia esculenta Elephant Ear Tropical Foliage
Discover the beauty of tropical foliage with our Elepaio - Colocasia esculenta, also known as the Elephant Ear. This small rooted starter plant brings a touch of the exotic to your garden or indoor space. When you purchase this product, you will receive a healthy, robust plant ready to thrive in your environment.
- Large, heart-shaped leaves that can reach impressive sizes.
- Perfect for adding a lush, tropical feel to your garden or home.
- Easy to care for, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
- Can be grown in pots or directly in the ground.
- Attracts attention with its striking foliage and elegant stature.
- Thrives in warm climates, ideal for outdoor planting in suitable zones.
Common Name: Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta
Sunlight: Prefers partial shade to full sunlight
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist; do not let it dry out
Soil: Well-draining, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zones: 8-11
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping
Format: Small rooted starter plant
Plant Condition Disclosure
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note
You 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.
Customer Notice for Live Plants
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.
Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.
Due 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.
- Photos of the shipping box
- Photo of the shipping label
- Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
- Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant
Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.
Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.