Fontanesii Colocasia Live Plant – 5–8 Inch – Dark Stem Elephant Ear

Fontanesii Colocasia is an ornamental elephant ear plant known for its deep green, broadleaf foliage and striking dark purple to near-black stems. This listing includes 1 live rooted plant with a root ball, measuring approximately 5–8 inches tall at time of shipping.

The plant is suited to subtropical, temperate, and tropical climates and is listed for full sun to medium sun exposure. It has a medium growth rate and seasonal interest during spring, summer, and fall, making it suitable for outdoor ornamental plantings and containers.

Size: Approx. 5–8 inches tall at time of shipping.

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.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live Fontanesii Colocasia plant
• Shipping Size: Approx. 5–8 inches tall at time of shipping
• Plant Form: Root ball
• Foliage: Deep green, broadleaf leaves
• Stems: Dark purple to near-black
• Sunlight: Full sun to medium sun
• Watering: Medium
• Soil pH: Neutral
• Climate: Subtropical, temperate, and tropical
• Features: Evergreen, perennial, fast growing, cold resistant, ornamental

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Fontanesii Colocasia plant with root ball, approximately 5–8 inches tall.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Fontanesii Colocasia
Scientific Name: Colocasia sp.
Plant Type: Elephant Ear / Ornamental foliage plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Soil: Neutral pH
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: Not specified
Plant Form: Root Ball
Shipping Height: Approx. 5–8 inches tall at time of shipping
Growth Habit: Not specified
Foliage: Broadleaf, deep green
Stem Color: Dark purple to near-black
Growth Rate: Medium
Quantity: 1
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Climate: Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall
Features: Cold Resistant, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Organic, Perennial, Potted
Country of Origin: United States

❓ FAQ:

1. Is Fontanesii Colocasia suitable for full sun?
Yes. The listing identifies the plant as suitable for full sun and medium sun conditions.

2. What makes this elephant ear plant distinctive?
It has deep green broadleaf foliage combined with dark purple to near-black stems.

3. How much water does Fontanesii Colocasia need?
The seller lists medium watering requirements.

4. Can this Colocasia be grown in a container?
Yes. Colocasia can be grown in containers when provided with suitable space and appropriate growing conditions.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for Fontanesii Colocasia?
A specific USDA hardiness zone was not provided by the seller. The appropriate zone should be confirmed for the specific plant and local climate.