Variegated Elephant Ear Live Plant – 1 Plant – Xanthosoma sp.

Bring bold tropical foliage indoors or outdoors with this Variegated Elephant Ear live plant. The seller describes the plant as a variegated Xanthosoma type with bright, indirect to part-sun light preferences and a preference for consistently moist soil.

This listing includes 1 live starter plant grown in a 4-inch nursery pot. The plant ships without the pot. The seller lists USDA Zones 9–11 for outdoor growing, with indoor cultivation suggested for cooler climates. Medium to high humidity is preferred.

Approx. 4 inches tall at time of shipping.

The seller's botanical name is listed as “Colocasia xanthosoma,” which does not clearly establish a standard species identification. For accuracy, this listing uses Xanthosoma sp. rather than assigning an unconfirmed species.

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.

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.

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:

• 1 live Variegated Elephant Ear starter plant
• Approx. 4 inches tall at time of shipping
• Ships without the 4-inch nursery pot
• Seller identifies the plant as a variegated Xanthosoma type
• Bright, indirect light to part sun
• Prefers consistently moist soil
• Medium to high humidity preferred
• Suitable for indoor tropical displays, patio containers, or warm-zone landscapes
• Seller lists USDA Zones 9–11

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live variegated Xanthosoma sp. plant
• Growing medium/root system
• Ships without nursery pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Variegated Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Xanthosoma sp.
Plant Type: Tropical foliage plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not provided by seller
Sunlight: Bright, indirect to part sun
Soil: Consistently moist soil
Water: Keep soil consistently moist
USDA Zone: 9–11

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for this Variegated Elephant Ear?
The seller lists USDA Zones 9–11. Cooler climates may require indoor growing.

2. What sunlight does this plant need?
It prefers bright, indirect light to part sun according to the seller.

3. How much water does this plant need?
The seller recommends keeping the soil consistently moist.

4. What is the growth habit of this plant?
It is a tropical ornamental foliage plant grown primarily for its variegated elephant-ear-style leaves.

5. Can this plant be grown in a container?
Yes. The seller specifically lists patio containers as a suitable use. This plant ships without its nursery pot.