2 Colocasia 'Illustris' Starter Plants – Bare Root – Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

Add bold tropical foliage to your garden or container collection with this set of 2 Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants. 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.

This listing includes two (2) starter plants with fully established root systems. Plants are originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots and are shipped bare root to reduce shipping costs and minimize transit stress. The 2-inch nursery pots are not included.

Please note: These plants are cut back prior to shipping. 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.

Shipping Size & Condition

• Includes 2 Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants
• Starter plants with fully established root systems
• Originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots
• 2-inch nursery pots are NOT included
• Ships bare root
• Plants are cut back before shipping
• Leaf loss during or after shipping is normal
• Healthy plants typically regrow from their corms
• Mature plant photo shown for reference only

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, foliage 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.

• Includes 2 live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants
• Dramatic dark elephant ear foliage
• Fully established root systems
• Originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots
• Nursery pots are not included
• Ships bare root
• Plants are cut back before shipping
• Leaf loss during shipping is normal
• Regrows from healthy underground corms
• Excellent for tropical gardens and containers

• 2 Live Colocasia 'Illustris' starter plants
• Protective shipping materials

Common Name: Illustris Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Yellow-white spathe (infrequent)
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, consistently moist, well-draining soil
Water: Keep soil consistently moist
USDA Zone: 8–11