There are a few possible problems you may run into while growing elephant ear plants. Burrowing rodents affect them more than any other pest, as their tubers provide a tasty meal for moles ...

Like many large-leaved tropical plants, elephant ears are heavy feeders. Apply a water-soluble, high-nitrogen fertilizer every two to three weeks during the spring and summer. Check for pests.

Q: I often see big elephant ear plants being used in commercial landscapes ... mammals and is very effective against hard-to-control insects. When growers and researchers noticed spinosad wasn ...

If you successfully replicate the natural habitat of your elephant ear plant and routinely check for pests and diseases, you're on your way to success. Don't let these common problems hold you back.

An increasing number of eye-catching elephant ears (Alocasia and Colocasia ... making them more susceptible to pests and increasing maintenance chores. Young plants of all kinds can be encouraged ...