How to Care for Elephant Ear Plants Since these plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia (on the eastern coast) and Asia, the best tip for elephant ear plant care is to ...

Elephant ear plants can be grown from seed and perform best in USDA hardiness zones of 8 to 10; they can be overwintered in zone 7 with the help of a thick winter mulch, says Marc Hachadourian ...

Besides having a fun name, elephant ear is a plant that's easy to love. It's a cinch to take care of, grows back year after year in warm climates, and has an eye-catching look—gigantic leaves ...

Native to tropical regions worldwide, elephant ear plants become harder to care for as winter approaches. Here are our tips for overwintering their bulbs.

While elephant ear plants are quite attractive, use caution when working with stems or foliage. The sap is dangerously irritating. (Walter Reeves for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) ...

Elephant ear plants (Colocasia spp.) are known for their big, heart-shaped leaves, which can come in many colors and patterns. In USDA hardiness zones 8a through 12b, you can grow elephant ears as ...

Planting and care Elephant ears do best in full sun or partial shade. Their most important need is water — they drink a lot to keep the leaves turgid and will show signs of wilting when thirsty ...

Q: Can you tell me how to preserve my elephant ear plant over the winter months? — Carol Torok A: Elephant ears are great summer plants, and add tropical flair to any garden. They are also re… ...

At times, Houseplants 101 turns its eye on plants that are more well-known for growing outdoors than indoors. One example is caladium, or elephant ear plants. Their large leaves make a wonderful ...