{"product_id":"2-colocasia-illustris-starter-plants-bare-root-colocasia-esculenta-illustris","title":"2 Colocasia 'Illustris' Starter Plants – Bare Root – Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd bold tropical foliage to your garden or container collection with this set of \u003cstrong\u003e2 Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ornamental elephant ear cultivar is prized for its dramatic deep purple to nearly black leaves highlighted by contrasting green veins, making it an eye-catching feature in tropical landscapes and patio containers.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo (2) starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003efully established root systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants are originally grown in \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e and are shipped \u003cstrong\u003ebare root\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce shipping costs and minimize transit stress. The \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These plants are \u003cstrong\u003ecut back prior to shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Colocasia are sensitive to shipping and may lose leaves during transit or shortly after arrival. This is a normal characteristic of the plant. Healthy plants typically regrow new foliage quickly from their underground corms after they become established. The mature plant photo is provided for reference only to illustrate the appearance of a fully grown specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping Size \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003e2 Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarter plants with fully established root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally grown in \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots are NOT included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips \u003cstrong\u003ebare root\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants are \u003cstrong\u003ecut back before shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf loss during or after shipping is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy plants typically regrow from their corms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature plant photo shown for reference only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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, foliage 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. 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