Alocasia Dark Star – 2 Exact Live Plants, 4-Inch Size – Alocasia ‘Dark Star’

This listing includes 2 exact Alocasia Dark Star live plants in the 4-inch listed pot size category. You will receive the specific plants shown in the listing photographs. Because these are living plants, they may gain or lose leaves or develop additional growth between photography and shipment. Natural variation in leaf count, foliage development, stem coloration, and overall appearance should be expected.

Alocasia Dark Star, botanically known as Alocasia ‘Dark Star’, is a tropical ornamental elephant ear plant recognized for its broad green foliage and dark purple to nearly black stems. The contrast between its foliage and stems makes it a distinctive addition to tropical plant collections and container displays.

This perennial Alocasia develops an upright, clumping growth habit with leaves supported by sturdy petioles. It is suitable for protected outdoor containers and indoor growing where adequate light and space are available. Like many tropical Alocasias, it generally prefers bright, indirect light to partial sun, rich but well-draining soil, and consistent moisture without prolonged waterlogging.

Shipping Size & Condition:

Quantity: 2 exact live plants Listed Size: 4-inch pot size category Plant Selection: Exact plants pictured Plant Identity: Alocasia ‘Dark Star’ Shipping Condition: Bare root Nursery Pots Included: No Shipping Height: Not specified

Shipping Clarification:

The final Shipping Notice confirms that the plants are shipped bare root without nursery pots. This takes precedence over the earlier statement indicating shipment in a pot.

The 4-inch measurement refers to the listed pot size category, not the shipping height of the plants or an included nursery pot.

The separate 2-inch starter-plant disclaimer does not apply to this 4-inch listing.

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:

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.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• 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 required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

• Quantity: 2 exact live plants

• Common Name: Alocasia Dark Star, Dark Star Elephant Ear

• Scientific Name: Alocasia ‘Dark Star’

• Listed Size: 4-inch pot size category

• Plant Selection: Exact plants shown in listing photographs

• Shipping Condition: Bare root

• Nursery Pots Included: No

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Tropical ornamental elephant ear plant

• Broad green foliage

• Dark purple to nearly black stems

• Upright, clumping growth habit

• Suitable for tropical foliage collections

• Appropriate for protected outdoor containers

• Prefers bright, indirect light to partial sun

• Generally suited to rich, well-draining soil

• Moderate to consistent moisture requirements

• Protect from freezing temperatures

• Plants may gain or lose leaves after photographs are taken

Live Alocasia ‘Dark Star’ plants, natural root systems, stems, petioles, and ornamental foliage.

Growing medium is used during cultivation. Plants are shipped bare root without nursery pots.

Common Name: Alocasia Dark Star, Dark Star Elephant Ear Scientific Name: Alocasia ‘Dark Star’ Plant Type: Live tropical ornamental foliage plant Life Cycle: Perennial Flower/Fruit Color: Inconspicuous aroid inflorescences; flowering not guaranteed Sunlight: Bright, indirect light to partial sun Soil: Rich, well-draining growing medium Water: Moderate to consistent moisture; avoid prolonged waterlogging USDA Zone: Generally Zones 9–11 outdoors, with cold protection as needed Quantity: 2 exact live plants Listed Size: 4-inch pot size category Shipping Height: Not specified Plant Selection: Exact plants pictured Foliage Color: Green Stem Color: Dark purple to nearly black Foliage Characteristics: Broad ornamental elephant ear leaves Growth Habit: Upright, clumping tropical perennial Container Suitability: Protected outdoor containers and suitable indoor planters Shipping Condition: Bare root Nursery Pots Included: No Pet Safety: Contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if chewed or ingested