Tea Cup Colocasia Live Plant – Colocasia 'Tea Cup' | 6–10" Tall | 3" Pot-Grown | Upright Cup-Shaped Leaves | Tropical Elephant Ear | No Pot

Add bold tropical texture and unusual architectural foliage to your garden with this live Tea Cup Colocasia (Colocasia 'Tea Cup'). This striking ornamental elephant ear is known for its distinctive upright, cup-shaped leaves that can collect rainwater and create a dramatic garden display. It is especially suited to water gardens, boggy areas, tropical landscapes, large containers, and other moisture-loving planting spaces. Your young plant is approximately 6–10 inches tall and has been grown in a 3-inch pot, but it ships without the pot. Give it time to acclimate after arrival, provide appropriate moisture, and it will continue developing its impressive foliage.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Tea Cup Colocasia plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6–10 inches
✔️ Cultivar: Colocasia 'Tea Cup'
✔️ Grown in a 3-inch nursery pot
✔️ Shipped without pot
✔️ Young, healthy ornamental plant
✔️ Distinctive upright, cup-shaped foliage
✔️ Suitable for water gardens, containers, and tropical landscapes

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Tea Cup Colocasia / Tea Cup Elephant Ear
Botanical Name: Colocasia 'Tea Cup'
Plant Type: Tropical ornamental perennial
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil; tolerates consistently wet conditions
Watering: Keep soil consistently wet; can tolerate shallow standing water
Mature Height: Approximately 3–5 feet, depending on growing conditions
Growth Rate: Fast in warm, moist conditions
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Tea Cup Colocasia after the danger of frost has passed and keep the soil consistently moist. After shipping, water the plant promptly and place it in a bright outdoor location while avoiding harsh direct sun until it has recovered. Once established, it can tolerate very wet conditions and even shallow standing water. Protect from frost and cold temperatures.