{"product_id":"colocasia-fontanesii-black-stem-elephant-ear-potted","title":"Colocasia ‘Fontanesii’ – Black Stem Elephant Ear (potted)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColocasia ‘Fontanesii’ – Black Stem Elephant Ear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColocasia ‘Fontanesii’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a big, bold elephant ear with glossy green, heart-shaped leaves held high on dramatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple-black stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Fast-growing and impressively tall, it creates an instant tropical look in the garden, around ponds, or in large containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its most unusual features comes later in the season, when mature plants may produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge yellow aroid flowers with a sweet, tropical fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a bonus you don’t find on many elephant ears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it plenty of warmth, water, and rich soil and ‘Fontanesii’ can quickly become a spectacular garden centerpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6-7' tall x 3–4' wide\u003cbr\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eShipped in:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-quart pot\u003cbr\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; appreciates afternoon shade in hot climates\u003cbr\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil; avoid letting plants dry out completely\u003cbr\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones \u003cspan\u003e7b–10\u003c\/span\u003e; grow as an annual or overwinter indoors in cooler zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These plants can get tall! We ship them with as much foliage as practical, but taller plants may require a little trimming to fit safely into the shipping box. Don’t worry—Colocasia are vigorous growers and quickly push fresh new foliage after planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are shipped in \u003cstrong\u003e2-quart pots\u003c\/strong\u003e, unless state regulations require bare-root shipment. Photos are representative of the variety; natural variation will occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔗 For planting and care tips, visit our \u003ca class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/threeshovelsfarm.com\/pages\/growing-instructions\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Shovels Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53195459035317,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/4282\/9749\/files\/IMG_1600.jpg?v=1788291001","url":"https:\/\/threeshovelsfarm.com\/products\/colocasia-fontanesii-black-stem-elephant-ear-potted","provider":"Three Shovels Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}