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Kapit 'Black Panther' Elephant Ear - Alocasia infernalis
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The Kapit 'Black Panther' Alocasia is an ideal houseplant — in any zone — due to its small size. As a baby, its foliage starts out a shiny, dark green, but will turn jet black in adulthood. Native to Malaysia, the Kapit thrives in a shaded environment.
• Height when mature: 8-12 inches
• Light: Full shade to partial shade
• Soil: Well drained and moderately dry
• Zones: 9-11
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Elephant Ear Care
If it’s majesty and impressive size you’re after for your garden, Elephant Ears are a perfect choice. The leaves not only resemble the shape of an elephant’s ears but many also have leaves that seem almost elephant-sized. There are thousands of different varieties from dark-colored to light and from taller-than-you to perfect for your tabletop. Some elephant ears stand straight up; some droop; some are cup-shaped and catch drops of water. With traits that vary slightly and widely from each other, we’re sure you won’t be able to settle with just one. Our care guide will illustrate the various types, provide troubleshooting tips, and teach you how to care for your Elephant Ears.
Three Different Species
There are three main Elephant Ear species. The technical difference between each species can only be determined at a microscopic level, but here are some observable characteristics of each type.
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Colocasia If it’s majesty and impressive size you’re after for your garden, Elephant Ears are a perfect choice. The leaves not only resemble the shape of an elephant’s ears but many also have leaves that seem almost elephant-sized. There are thousands of different varieties from dark-colored to light and from taller-than-you to perfect for your tabletop. Some elephant ears stand straight up; some droop; some are cup-shaped and catch drops of water. With traits that vary slightly and widely from each other, we’re sure you won’t be able to settle with just one. Our care guide will illustrate the various types, provide troubleshooting tips, and teach you how to care for your Elephant Ears. Three Different SpeciesThere are three main Elephant Ear species. The technical difference between each species can only be determined at a microscopic level, but here are some observable characteristics of each type.
Learn How to Care for Elephant EarsTroubleshootingOh, no! My Elephant Ear Lost a Leaf!Damaged leaves? 🍂 Don’t fret. It's really common for elephant ears to shed leaves, especially after being in a dark box. That's why many online sellers send them as corms (plant language for a bulb-like root) with no leaves. Because we know it's more satisfying to receive an actual plant, we aim to send ours with leaves. However, on occasion a leaf is damaged during shipping or some leaves die, but the underground rhizome is still alive and healthy and will grow new leaves relatively quickly. If you haven't already, repot and trim off any damaged or dead leaves a few inches from the base. You can even fertilize it. The leaves will quickly re-grow from the tubers. And you won’t even have to wait for the plant to mature. Even starter-size plants will produce new leaves. Check out our time-lapse to see just how quickly Elephant Ears can grow a new leaf; although timing can vary depending on the individual plant and the season, it will give you an idea of how these amazing plants grow. My Elephant Ear is dead!Your Elephant Ear may be dead, but then again, it might not be. Watch our time-lapse of a customer return. After just a few short days, the plant that sat in a box for 3 weeks and looked as "dead as a doornail," 😵 looked as good as new. Shop Elephant EarsShop for Elephant Ears at Wellspring Gardens. 
We sell baby plantsWellspring 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. Customer ReviewsBased on 719 reviews 80% (578) 8% (57) 4% (27) 3% (18) 5% (39) M The plant had three leaves and one of those were already yellow. Within a day that third leaf fell off and I was left with two leaves and those dont look too great either :( M I got mine and it’s so beautiful K Love these elephant ears! They are growing much slower than the other elephant ear plants I've had/ have. But that's fine with me. The plant is gorgeous and weeps when you overwater it. (Uhm. I overwatered it). A My plant was well packaged and looked amazing when I opened it! A The plant is doing fine in its new bed, shipping and packaging is pretty good with this seller. Would buy from again.  Z Plant died in a couple of weeks. Seller did not offer refund or replacement. Z Plant died in a couple of months. Seller did not offer refund or replacement. Elephant Ear Fuel supercharges Alocasia, Colocasia & Xanthosoma growth
Baby PlantsWe specialize in starter, or baby plants, that are 3-8 inches tall upon arrival. What to get? What to get?Don't know what to buy for your garden guru friends? Send them a digital gift card. Fuel your plants' growthEnsure your plants get off to the very best start with our proprietary fertilizers. 
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