Description
xIntroducing the Black Ruffles Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta), a stunning live plant that brings a touch of elegance to your garden or indoor space. Known for its striking dark purple leaves and deep plum stems, this plant features a unique ruffled texture that sets it apart from the Black Magic variety. You will receive a healthy baby plant, 3-8 inches tall, delivered in a 3-inch-deep pot, ready for you to nurture it to maturity.
- Mature height: 4-6 feet
- Light requirements: Prefers 65%-73% shade, with a maximum of 80% shade
- Soil preference: Boggy but well-drained
- Hardiness Zones: 7b-10
- Care: Easy to grow with proper light and watering
- Shipping: Arrives with leaves, but may lose some during transit
- Seasonal dormancy: Loses leaves in winter, a normal part of growth cycle
Common Name: Black Ruffles Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta
Sunlight: 65%-73% shade, high light preferred
Watering: Keep soil boggy but well-drained
Soil: Boggy but well-drained
Hardiness Zones: 7b-10
Growth Habit: Upright with ruffled leaves
Format: Live plant in a 3-inch pot
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
We use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail to the continental US, Military addresses, Alaska, and Hawaii free of charge. Delivery of your order will be within 2 to 5 business days of the date it is shipped out.
SHIPPING AND ADDRESS CORRECTIONS:
Please verify that your shipping address is correct. Incorrect addresses may result in undeliverable packages or delays. If your address is incorrect, please notify us as soon as possible to avoid an address correction fee. If shipping address is incorrect then a $7.50 address correction fee will be charged. This charge is accessed to us by the carrier service.
SALES TAX:
The Pee Mart charges sales tax on items purchased by customers that have products shipped in the state of Maine. When customers from outside the state of Maine complete a purchase from The Pee Mart, they accept all responsibility of their respective state laws regarding sales and use tax.
OUT OF STOCK ITEMS:
We try very hard to keep all items in stock and available, but sometimes we encounter supply shortages. We attempt to bring product back into our inventory as soon as it is feasibly possible. In these scenarios, the products are unavailable to purchase on our website. We will not backorder product and will ship the entirety of your purchased order upon completion of your payment processing.
LOST OR DAMAGED SHIPMENTS:
If you receive a product that appears to be damaged, contact your local FedEx office or Post Office and have an inspection made. Do not throw away the shipping box or any shipping material, as the carrier will want to inspect it. We will arrange to have the product returned to us. We will then either issue you a credit or replace your item ASAP.
WARRANTY / RETURNS:
The Pee Mart has a 30-day customer satisfaction standard warranty for all items. All sales are considered final after 30 days of receiving product.
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