Water Though these plants can withstand full sun, elephant ears do not tolerate prolonged periods of drought. When the top inch of your soil is dry, add water.

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 ...

To care for elephant ears, water them deeply and regularly, ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. They benefit from mulching to retain soil moisture and reduce the ...

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) ...