Shop with confidence
Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.
That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.
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This was a gift for my daughter and she said it is beautiful! Thank you! Shipped very fast as well!
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I'm not sure this tiny leaf is going to make it. I thought it would be maybe a 2 leaf sprout. This is so small and delicate the stem was bruised. I feel it might have been too small to survive the trip. I am going to put it in the ground and hope for the best. The banana plant I ordered from the same seller looks wonderful
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This is my third one and all are doing well!
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The plant shipped quickly and was packaged securely. It did arrive looking a little droopy, but I understand that can happen when shopping plants. I was waiting for it to recover and look better before I submitted a review picture, but unfortunately it still looks pretty rough. I assume this is my fault though because I can't seem to keep colocasias alive. All of my alocasias are thriving, but this plant is just refusing to cooperate. Hopefully it comes around, but if not I don't think it's the company's fault.
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Arrived as described and in great condition. I forgot to take pics when arrived but its about two weeks in and already sprouting new leaves and I've already trimmed an older larger leaf on a couple of the plants.
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Let's grow up together
You're this 🤏 close to becoming a parent. A baby 🐘 ear parent.
There are three types of Elephant Ear plants. The technical difference between each species can only be determined at a microscopic level, but here are some observable characteristics of each type.
Alocasia
- Leaves point up vertically & are tougher than the other species
- Popular as houseplants
- Grow smaller than the other two species
- Diverse leaf shapes
Colocasia
- Leaves point downward & are thin and fragile when young
- More popular as outdoor plants
- Most varieties grow to be massive
- Leaves are universally heart-shaped
- Prefer more water than Alocasias
Xanthosoma
- Leaves point downward & are thin and fragile when young
- More popular as outdoor plants
- Most varieties grow to be massive
- Most leaves are arrow-shaped
- Leaves are often quilted at the veins.
These babies won't stay small for long...
We send Elephant Ear plants while they're still babies (3-8" tall), but they have enormous potential.
We sell baby plants
Wellspring Gardens is the starter plant, AKA “baby plant” shop. We just get you started, so you get all the credit for raising your plants under your green thumb.
How tall are baby plants?
We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.
What determines whether I get a 3-, 6-, or even 18-inch-tall plant?
The exact size of the plant we send you is variable on the time of year and how long we've been growing it out.
Trust the plant shipping experts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wellpring Gardens has 20 years of experience packaging plants for a safe journey through the mail.
In that time, we've shipped millions of happy and healthy baby plants to their proud, new 🪴 parents.
We ship plants to all 48 continental United States plus Alaska and Puerto Rico. We do not, however, ship to Hawaii.
Get plants delivered right to your home 📦 📬
Most packages will fit inside your mailbox, so keep an eye on the tracking number and retrieve them as soon as possible.
Upon arrival, you'll need to:
- Unwrap your plants
- Water them
- Gradually re-introduce them to sunlight
Develop an even greener thumb 👍 💚
Basic plant care instructions are included with every single plant.
Follow the QR code to find plant care information relevant to your specific type of plant.
Plant care information on our website is organized by category. Care information specific to bananas, carnivorous plants, dragon fruit, pomegranates, etc., can be found there.
Seven days to regrow
What if my Elephant Ear is damaged in transit?
Elephant Ears have fragile leaves but hardier stems. Losing leaves doesn't spell death; it’s all just part of the normal growth process.
Elephant Ear Fuel
Take your Alocasias & Colocasias to the next level.
With our premium 20-10-20 Elephant Ear fuel, your Alocasias and Colocasias will thrive. Instructions are included. Our Elephant Ear Fuel comes in 1- and 2-pound bags.
