{"product_id":"variegated-elephant-ear-live-plant-1-plant-xanthosoma-sp","title":"Variegated Elephant Ear Live Plant – 1 Plant – Xanthosoma sp.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring bold tropical foliage indoors or outdoors with this Variegated Elephant Ear live plant. The seller describes the plant as a variegated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXanthosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e type with bright, indirect to part-sun light preferences and a preference for consistently moist soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes 1 live starter plant grown in a 4-inch nursery pot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant ships without the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The seller lists USDA Zones 9–11 for outdoor growing, with indoor cultivation suggested for cooler climates. Medium to high humidity is preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 4 inches tall at time of shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller's botanical name is listed as “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColocasia xanthosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,” which does not clearly establish a standard species identification. For accuracy, this listing uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXanthosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. rather than assigning an unconfirmed species.\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\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 BULLET POINTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 live Variegated Elephant Ear starter plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 4 inches tall at time of shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips without the 4-inch nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeller identifies the plant as a variegated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXanthosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e type\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright, indirect light to part sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers consistently moist soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to high humidity preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for indoor tropical displays, patio containers, or warm-zone landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeller lists USDA Zones 9–11\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\n\u003cspan\u003eLive variegated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXanthosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing medium\/root system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips without nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📋 ATTRIBUTES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Variegated Elephant Ear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXanthosoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Tropical foliage plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color: Not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight: Bright, indirect to part sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Consistently moist soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone: 9–11 \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 this Variegated Elephant Ear?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller lists USDA Zones 9–11. Cooler climates may require indoor growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. What sunlight does this plant need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt prefers bright, indirect light to part sun according to the seller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. How much water does this plant need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller recommends keeping the soil consistently moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. What is the growth habit of this plant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a tropical ornamental foliage plant grown primarily for its variegated elephant-ear-style leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Can this plant be grown in a container?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The seller specifically lists patio containers as a suitable use. 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