Colocasia Black Ruffles
Product Details
Turn your garden - or home - into a tropical showpiece with Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles', also known as Black Ruffles Colocasia. These striking plants, also known as elephant ear, are known for their dramatic, deep-black leaves and uniquely ruffled edges. Fast-growing and bold, these moisture-loving plants thrives in sun or part shade, making them perfect for borders, pondsides, or statement containers, but can also also as house plants. Their exotic texture and rich color add instant depth and drama to any landscape, and stands out indoors as indoor plants.
MicroStarts Black Ruffles ship as 1-2 inch tall starter plants (see mother plant in additional pictures).
Our plants are propagated via tissue culture, a clonal process that results in true to type, disease-free plants that are grown on their own roots. They have been grown in ellepots to promote healthy root development.
Healthy Arrival Guarantee
Your plants are grown with care and shipped to arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
- If your plant arrives damaged, contact us within 2 days of delivery.
- Include photos of the plant and packaging.
- We’ll provide a replacement, refund, or store credit if approved.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Orders are processed 1–3 business days after purchase
- Delivery in 5–7 business days depending on location
- Carefully packed to protect plants in transit
- Tracking provided once shipped
We recommend being available to receive your plants on delivery to avoid weather exposure.
Returns & Guarantee
- 2-day claim window after delivery
- If your plant arrives damaged, contact us with photos
- We’ll provide a replacement, refund, or store credit if approved
Due to the nature of live plants, returns are not accepted.
Product specifications
| Genus Name | |
|---|---|
| Species Name | |
| Also Known As | Black Ruffles, Elephant ear, Ornamental Taro, Colocasia, Alocasia |
| USDA Zones | |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Growth Rate | |
| Mature Height | |
| Color | Purple, Black, Green |
| Characteristics | Fast-growing |
Planting Care
Fresh from our greenhouse, these starter plants are ready for your nurturing touch. Gently acclimating them to their new home sets them up for healthy, long-lasting growth.
Black Ruffles love full sun - the more sun, the darker their leaves grow. If leaves are mostly green, your plant may require more sun. Black Ruffles are cold sensitive, and may need to be moved indoors in winter in colder areas; if planted in the ground, their tubers can be dug up and stored in a cool, dark place.
New to starter plants? Check out our starter plant guide for seven easy steps to grow your plant from starter to stunning!
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Your plants arrive fresh and ready to thrive.
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