{"product_id":"hawaiian-punch-colocasia-live-plant-5-9-inch-starter-colocasia-esculenta","title":"Hawaiian Punch Colocasia Live Plant – 5–9 Inch Starter – Colocasia esculenta","description":"\u003cp\u003eHawaiian Punch Colocasia is a tropical elephant ear variety valued for its bright green foliage and distinctive deep red to burgundy stems. The strong color contrast makes it an attractive choice for tropical gardens, patios, containers, pond edges, and landscape accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis live starter plant is supplied with a root ball and measures approximately 5–9 inches tall at the time of shipping. It prefers consistently moist, rich soil and full sun to partial shade. The variety is listed as suitable for USDA Zones 8–11 and can be grown as a seasonal ornamental in colder climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eBULLET POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ear (\u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 live starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5–9 inches tall at time of shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green broadleaf foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red to burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright tropical foliage plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tropical gardens, patio containers, pond edges, and ornamental landscape displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧾 \u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLive \u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hawaiian Punch’ plant with root ball; no additional planting materials are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📋 \u003cstrong\u003eATTRIBUTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hawaiian Punch’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical foliage perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in suitable climates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red to burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; consistently moist conditions preferred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5–9 inches tall at time of shipping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root ball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❓ \u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. 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