{"product_id":"colocasia-illustris-2-live-starter-plants-bare-root-colocasia-esculenta-illustris","title":"Colocasia Illustris 2 Live Starter Plants – Bare Root – Colocasia esculenta ‘Illustris’","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e2 Colocasia Illustris live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Illustris Elephant Ear. \u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Illustris’ is an ornamental tropical plant recognized for its dramatic dark foliage with contrasting green veining.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants have \u003cstrong\u003efully established root systems\u003c\/strong\u003e and are grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation. \u003cstrong\u003eThe nursery pots are not included, and the plants are shipped bare root.\u003c\/strong\u003e These plants will also be \u003cstrong\u003ecut back for shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e to help prepare them for transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping and foliage condition are especially important for this variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\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, branching, foliage density, 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. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Photos of the shipping box\u003cbr\u003e• Photo of the shipping label\u003cbr\u003e• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003cbr\u003e• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2 live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colocasia Illustris \/ Illustris Elephant Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Illustris’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical ornamental aroid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLive starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Pot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBare root\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot System:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFully established\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlants will be cut back before shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf-Loss Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSignificant leaf loss should be expected during transit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants may arrive with dead or damaged foliage or lose all existing leaves after arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark ornamental foliage with contrasting green veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright \/ clumping growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature plant photographs are for reference only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 live \u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Illustris’ starter plants, established roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colocasia Illustris \/ Illustris Elephant Ear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Illustris’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live tropical ornamental aroid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2 live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Pot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFully established\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBare root and cut back for shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal\/Transit Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMay arrive partially or completely defoliated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark foliage with contrasting green veining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright \/ clumping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining growing medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high moisture; 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