When this little Black Magic Colocasia plant arrived, it was looking a little bit bedraggled. I wasn't able to he home right away, but my husband removed it from the box, watered it, and set it in our garage overnight. A day after I planted it (two days after it arrived), the plant perked right up and started sprouting new leaves. Now, more than a week after its arrival, the plant is thriving. With lots of water, a few plant food "beads," and a spot in sun-dappled shade, and it's very happy! I guess the moral of my review is that even if a plant comes through looking a bit anemic, give it TLC for a few days, and it'll do great. I received fast service on this order, and my plants were nicely packed.