{"product_id":"maui-lehua-ele-ele-taro-live-plant-1-bare-root-plant-colocasia","title":"Maui Lehua Ele’ele Taro Live Plant – 1 Bare Root Plant – Colocasia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaui Lehua Ele’ele is described by the seller as a Hawaiian heritage taro plant valued for its striking purple stems, large heart-shaped green leaves, and traditional culinary uses. The seller identifies it as a rare ʻEle’ele-type variety, likely Lehua ʻEle’ele.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 live bare root plant measuring approximately 3–6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The plant is described as suitable for tropical landscapes, ponds, terrariums, and other wet growing environments. It is also described as an edible plant used traditionally for foods such as poi and cooked taro leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–6 inches bare root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Live bare root plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exact species was not provided by the seller; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColocasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is used at the genus level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 BULLET POINTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 live Maui Lehua Ele’ele-type taro plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColocasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus; exact species not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3–6 inches at shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips as a live bare root plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen, large heart-shaped foliage with purple stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical, fast-growing, clumping growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for ponds, terrariums, landscapes, and edible gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with poi and other Hawaiian culinary uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeutral soil pH; seller lists peat, silt, and sand as soil types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧾 MATERIALS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 live bare root taro plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo pot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo growing substrate included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📋 ATTRIBUTES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Maui Lehua Ele’ele Taro, Hawaiian Purple Taro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColocasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tw-source\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-ta-container tw-nfl\" id=\"tw-source-text-container\" role=\"text\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj6vZLhn5-XAxWz4jgGHf1MCJgQ3OwLegQIDxAJ\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003ctextarea class=\"tw-ta tw-text-large q8U8x goog-textarea\" autocapitalize=\"off\" autocomplete=\"off\" id=\"tw-source-text-ta\" placeholder=\"Masukkan teks\" rows=\"1\" spellcheck=\"false\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj6vZLhn5-XAxWz4jgGHf1MCJgQsaQCegQIDxAK\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/textarea\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-ta-container tw-nfl\" id=\"tw-source-rmn-container\" role=\"text\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cpre class=\"tw-data-placeholder tw-text-small tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"\" id=\"tw-source-rmn\" role=\"text\" dir=\"ltr\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-menu\" id=\"tw-smenu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle: Not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color: Not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight: Not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Peat, silt, sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Pond\/wet-growing conditions; specific watering level not provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone: Not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Size: Approximately 3–6 inches bare root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Form: Live bare root plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Clumping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Stage: Vegetative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH: Neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate: Tropical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type: Suitable for pond environments \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❓ FAQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. What USDA zones are suitable for Maui Lehua Ele’ele Taro?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller does not provide a specific USDA hardiness zone. The plant is described as tropical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. How much sunlight does this taro plant need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller does not specify a particular sunlight requirement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. How much water does Maui Lehua Ele’ele Taro need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller describes it as suitable for ponds and wet growing environments but does not provide a specific watering schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. What is the growth habit of this taro plant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller lists the plant as clumping and fast growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Can Maui Lehua Ele’ele Taro be grown in containers or ponds?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The seller specifically describes it as suitable for ponds and terrariums, as well as landscape cultivation. It is shipped bare root and requires planting after arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Photos of the shipping box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Photo of the shipping label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bigdrop123","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67571611893837,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2941\/5501\/files\/UntitledDesign_604_9_c5d91c7e-08dc-4b04-add6-953cc9cc8b58.jpg?v=1791085831","url":"https:\/\/liveblooms.com\/products\/maui-lehua-ele-ele-taro-live-plant-1-bare-root-plant-colocasia","provider":"Live Blooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}