Black Elephant Ear – 1 Live Bulb | Giant Dark-Foliage Tropical Plant

🖤 Black Elephant Ear – 1 Live Bulb | Giant Dark-Foliage Tropical Plant 🖤

Create a bold tropical statement in your garden with this stunning Black Elephant Ear. Known for its dramatic, oversized foliage, this variety produces large, dark purple-black leaves that bring incredible contrast to garden beds, patios, containers, and tropical landscapes.

The deep coloring becomes especially striking as the plant matures, creating a dramatic backdrop for brightly colored flowers and green foliage. Elephant ears are fast-growing during warm weather and can develop into impressive specimen plants with the right growing conditions.

In colder climates, Black Elephant Ears can be enjoyed outdoors throughout the warm season and dug before freezing temperatures arrive for winter storage indoors.

🌿 What You'll Receive

• 1 Live Black Elephant Ear Bulb, freshly dug, and trimmed for shipping.
• Healthy bulb ready for planting
• Produces dramatic dark purple-black foliage
• 1 trimmed bulb per order

🌱 Plant Details

• Color: Deep purple to nearly black foliage
• Type: Tropical perennial
• Foliage: Large, dramatic elephant ear leaves
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Prefers warm temperatures and consistent moisture
• Excellent for garden beds, large containers, and tropical displays
• Can be overwintered indoors in colder climates

🌱 Planting & Care

• Plant after danger of frost has passed and temperatures have warmed
• Choose a location with rich, well-draining soil
• Keep consistently watered during active growth
• Elephant ears thrive in warm, humid summer conditions
• Allow plenty of room for the large foliage to develop
• In colder growing zones, dig the bulb before freezing temperatures and store indoors for winter
• Replant outdoors after frost danger has passed in spring

⚠️ Important Notes

• Do not order if your area or surrounding areas are experiencing freezing temperatures below 32°F
• Growth and mature size will vary depending on climate, growing conditions, and variety
• Newly planted bulbs may take time to emerge while establishing roots underground
• Dark foliage coloration can vary with maturity, sunlight, and growing conditions

📦 Additional Information

• 1 bulb per order, trimmed
• Restricted states: GU, HI, PR
• Gardens are licensed and inspected annually by the Department of Agriculture

A spectacular tropical plant with enormous, nearly black foliage that creates bold contrast and an exotic look in gardens and containers. 🖤🌿☀️