Tea Cup Elephant Ear - Colocasia Hybrid- Live Tropical Plant - Bowl-Shape Leaf - Emerald Goddess Gardens - Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

The product is a starter-sized plant with an approximate 4-inch-diameter root zone. The plant will be a minimum of 6 to 8 inches tall. It will not have buds or blooms on arrival. Starter-sized plants are intended for a gardener to plant and grow to their mature size.

• Colocasia Tea Cup is a unique Elephant Ear plant hybrid with large, dark green, upturned leaves that collect water like cups. Striking black stems and veins. Creates a dramatic tropical accent for bog or patio, and excellent subject for plant and nature photography.
• While this plant is primarily grown for its dramatic foliage, it can produce inconspicuous, yellowish-green flowers in the summer. These blossoms are not particularly showy and are infrequently produced on container plants, as the energy is typically directed toward producing its large, stunning leaves.
• Care: This plant is relatively low-maintenance and loves water and nutrients. It thrives in organically rich, moist to wet soil in full sun to partial shade. The more nutrients and water it receives, the larger its leaves will grow. It can also be planted in containers or at the edge of ponds and wetlands.
• Indoor Growing: Colocasias can be successfully grown indoors in a bright location with ample filtered light. As a tropical plant, it thrives in warm temperatures and high humidity. In a home setting, it will require a great deal of water and should be fertilized regularly to maintain its large, lush leaves, and protected from becoming chilled.
• Climate: This plant is a tropical perennial recommended for USDA Growing Zones 8-11. In colder climates, it is grown as a frost-tender annual or container plant. Tubers can be lifted from the ground before the first frost and stored in a cool, dry place over the winter to be replanted the following spring, or remain in-ground in tropical locations not prone to excessive wetness or flooding.