Colocasia Illustris 2 Live Starter Plants – Bare Root – Colocasia esculenta ‘Illustris’

This listing includes 2 Colocasia Illustris live starter plants, commonly known as Illustris Elephant Ear. Colocasia esculenta ‘Illustris’ is an ornamental tropical plant recognized for its dramatic dark foliage with contrasting green veining.

The plants have fully established root systems and are grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation. The nursery pots are not included, and the plants are shipped bare root. These plants will also be cut back for shipping to help prepare them for transit.

Shipping and foliage condition are especially important for this variety. Colocasia Illustris is described as delicate during shipping and may arrive with damaged or dead leaves, experience substantial leaf loss, or arrive without viable foliage remaining above the established root system. New foliage can develop from the plant's underground growing structure when conditions are suitable.

The mature specimen shown in the listing photographs is for reference only and does not represent the size or condition of the starter plants at shipment.

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 live starter plants
• Common Name: Colocasia Illustris / Illustris Elephant Ear
• Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta ‘Illustris’
• Plant Type: Tropical ornamental aroid
• Plant Form: Live starter plants
• Cultivation Pot Size: 2-inch nursery pots
• Pot Included: No
• Shipping Condition: Bare root
• Root System: Fully established
• Shipping Preparation: Plants will be cut back before shipping
• Leaf-Loss Disclosure: Significant leaf loss should be expected during transit
• Plants may arrive with dead or damaged foliage or lose all existing leaves after arrival
• Dark ornamental foliage with contrasting green veining
• Upright / clumping growth habit
• Mature plant photographs are for reference only

2 live Colocasia esculenta ‘Illustris’ starter plants, established roots

 
Common Name: Colocasia Illustris / Illustris Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta ‘Illustris’
Plant Type: Live tropical ornamental aroid
Life Cycle: Perennial
Quantity: 2 live starter plants
Plant Form: Starter plants
Cultivation Pot Size: 2-inch nursery pots
Root Status: Fully established
Pot Included: No
Shipping Condition: Bare root and cut back for shipping
Seasonal/Transit Appearance: May arrive partially or completely defoliated
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Foliage: Dark foliage with contrasting green veining
Growth Habit: Upright / clumping
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining growing medium
Water: Moderate to high moisture; avoid allowing actively growing plants to remain excessively dry
USDA Zone: Not specified in the provided product information