Colocasia Black Ruffles
Product Details
Bring a touch of the tropics to your garden or home with Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Ruffles’. Often called elephant ear, this stunning variety is prized for its bold, jet-black leaves and their elegant, ruffled edges. Vigorous and eye-catching, it thrives in sun or part shade and loves consistently moist soil - making it a natural fit for borders, pond edges, statement containers, or even as a dramatic houseplant for low light conditions. Its rich color and unique texture add instant depth and flair to any space, indoors or out.
While perfect as showpiece indoor plants, MicroStarts Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles' can also thrive outdoors in tropical and mild climates as a shade-loving landscape plant.
Any leaves taller than 34" will have to be trimmed prior to shipping. However, they will quickly fill out again once planted or up-potted.
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
Perfect for any indoor space, this tropical plant thrives as a houseplant globally. In many climates, it enjoys summer outdoors and prefers indoor protection during winter, while in tropical zones it can grow outside year-round.
Want more tips about young tree care? Take a look at our young tree care guide!
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