With a bit of a nudge from its owner, an elephant ear plant can produce a flower almost yearly. Their blooms can resemble a calla lily, usually with a white spadix surrounded by a light-colored ...

When elephant ear plants are mentioned, I picture immense species such as giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhizas), which grows 15 feet tall, or the 4-foot dasheen (Colocasia esculenta), widely ...

My time in the Windy City reminded me of one of Orange County’s best, but most underused, summer plants: elephant ears. At The Chicago Botanic Garden, Lincoln Park and Garfield Park ...

If your garden has shady spots, you don’t have to settle for dull, colorless plants or bare patches of ground. While they ...

better known as elephant ears, are impressive plants with dramatic foliage. The huge leaves can measure up to 2 feet across, and the foliage color ranges from lime green to almost black.

Add a tropical touch to your garden or a decorative backdrop to your indoor space with elephant ear plant For a statement-making tropical addition to your garden or houseplant collection ...

“Grow elephant’s ears en masse for a big show of texture and color, or use one as a specimen for a striking accent,” Gene B. Bussell of Southern Living wrote in the article. The plants can ...

The mammoth leaves can be more than 3 feet long on plants that can grow higher than ... Create a Focal Point Grow elephant’s ears en masse for a big show of texture and color, or use one as a specimen ...

Knowing the causes of a change in color can help you tackle a yellowing elephant ear plant properly. Below, houseplant experts explain common reasons, from watering issues to aging plants.