{"product_id":"redemption-colocasia-elephant-ear","title":"Redemption Colocasia Elephant Ear | LIVE Starter Plant | Ships Spring 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPRING 2027 PREORDER · Ships Spring 2027, not immediately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark leaves, electric pink, and a little garden theatre. Colocasia esculenta ‘Redemption’ brings glossy black-purple foliage to life with vivid pink centers and branching veins. Broad, rippled leaves create a striking focal point in a tropical-style border or statement container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach order includes 1 live, rooted starter plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a young plant to pot up and grow on, not the large mature specimen shown in reference photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e One live, rooted Redemption Colocasia starter plant, not a dormant bare bulb or a mature plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colocasia esculenta ‘Redemption’ (PP34,729).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy black-purple leaves with pink centers and veins; broad, rippled texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to part sun; acclimate young plants gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied variety reference lists USDA zones 7b–10b. Outdoor winter survival depends on local growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e May become dormant in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical-style borders and large garden containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrival and growing care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot up your starter in a rich growing mix that retains moisture while allowing excess water to drain. Water thoroughly and keep consistently moist during active growth. Gradually acclimate the plant to outdoor light, protect it from frost, and plant outside only when conditions are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter care:\u003c\/strong\u003e In colder climates, grow in a container that can be protected for winter or overwinter the dormant plant frost-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your starter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants may not yet display the size, dark leaf color, or strong pink markings of mature foliage. Color and pattern can develop as the plant grows and vary with conditions. Plant size, leaf count, and root development naturally vary. Mature-growth photos are representative examples, not the size supplied. Decorative containers are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Buddha Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50683050721472,"sku":"BBF-COLOCASIA-REDEMPTION-STARTER","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3771\/6373\/files\/redemption-colocasia-in-a-natural-garden.png?v=1793657174","url":"https:\/\/bluebuddhafarm.com\/products\/redemption-colocasia-elephant-ear","provider":"Blue Buddha Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}