Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Beauty’ Starter Plant | Shipped in 4 Inch Pot Dark Elephant Ear | Bold Tropical Foliage | Shade Garden Favorite

Add dramatic tropical flair to your garden with this Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Beauty’ starter plant, shipped in a 4-inch nursery pot. This young plant is well-rooted and ready to grow into a bold statement piece.

‘Black Beauty’ is prized for its deep, dark purple to near-black leaves that create stunning contrast in garden beds and containers. Its large, heart-shaped foliage makes it a standout in tropical landscapes, water gardens, or shaded patio spaces.

This fast-growing elephant ear variety thrives in warm weather and adds lush texture wherever it’s planted.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Colocasia ‘Black Beauty’ starter plant
✔️ Shipped in 4-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted young plant
✔️ Bold dark foliage variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Black Beauty Elephant Ear
Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Beauty’
Plant Type: Tropical perennial
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (prefers afternoon shade in hot climates)
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: High; prefers consistently moist soil
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast in warm weather
USDA Zones: 8–11 (lift bulbs in colder zones)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Keep soil consistently moist for best growth. In cooler climates, lift and store tubers before frost or grow in containers to overwinter indoors.