How to Grow and Care for Elephant Ear Plants - The Spruce
2024年9月27日 · Elephant ears are tropical perennials known for their lush, large leaves. The plants are found in the Colocasia , Alocasia , and Xanthosoma genus, among others. Though botanically distinct and native to different parts of the world, all elephant ears share similar growing conditions.
Elephant Ear: How to Plant and Grow Elephant Ear Plants | The ...
The dramatic elephant ears plant is a large, tropical foliage plant with magnificent, heart-shaped or arrow-shaped leaves. In colder regions, they need to be dug up and stored before winter arrives. Here’s how to grow and care for elephant ears in your garden.
Elephant Ear Plants: Types, Flowers, Leaves and Care (With ...
2021年5月5日 · “Elephant ears” is the common name for leafy aroid plants in the genera Alocasia, Colocasia, Caladium, and Xanthosoma in the family Araceae. Apart from growing huge tropical leaves, elephant ears also produce flowers that look like calla lily flowers. However, it’s rare for elephant ear houseplants to bloom indoors.
How To Grow And Care For Elephant Ear Plants - Southern Living
2024年5月24日 · Make room for elephant ear plants (Alocasia spp., Colocasia spp., Xanthosoma spp.) in your garden with our guide on how to grow these tropical plants.
Growing Elephant Ear Plants in Your Garden - Garden Design
2021年9月17日 · Elephant ear plants bring to mind lush, tropical forests, adding drama to both gardens and containers. The most recognized forms have heart- or arrow-shaped leaves (often oversized) with decorative veining, inspiring the common name elephant ears.
Elephant Ear: Plant Care and Growing Guide for Indoors and ...
2021年2月10日 · Elephant ears are fast-growing perennial plants. In USDA zones 9 through 11, elephant ears thrive in tropical gardens in partial shade or full sun. In colder climates, you can grow elephant ear plants in the ground as annuals. Or you can dig up the elephant ear bulbs and store them indoors for replanting the following spring.
Elephant Ears (Colocasia, Alocasia, and Xanthosoma ...
Use elephant ears to add a bold, tropical look to the landscape in borders, mass plantings or in containers. These fabulous foliage plants add dramatic contrast with both the size and color of the leaves and their form.
How to Grow and Care for Elephant Ears (Colocasia)
As their name implies, elephant ears are prized for their large stature and huge leaves, making them impressive additions to container gardens and in-ground plantings. Available in a range of foliage colors from brilliant chartreuse to deep purple, they're dramatic accent plants and create a dynamic backdrop for perennials, annuals, and bulbs.
All About Elephant Ears - Longfield Gardens
Alocasias and colocasias, better known as elephant ears, are impressive tropical plants that are prized for their dramatic foliage. Their immense, heart-shaped leaves can measure up to 2 feet across, with foliage colors ranging from lime green to almost black.
Alocasia (Elephant Ear): All You Need To Know - Gardenia
Alocasia x Amazonica, known as the Amazonian Elephant Ear, showcases striking dark green leaves with bold white veining, creating a dramatic, sculptural look. This tropical perennial thrives in warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light, requiring consistent moisture and well-draining soil to flourish indoors.