Whether grown as a houseplant or a garden plant, elephant ears require a moderate amount of care. Here are the main care requirements for growing elephant ears: If planting elephant ears outdoors, ...

Elephant ear transplants, leaf cutter bees in redbud trees, and using pine straw mulch: Dan Gill's advice on garden woes ...

Sandi Hoback forms Portland cement over an elephant ear plant leaf during a leaf castings workshop on Sept. 28 at Reynolda Gardens.

But, have you ever heard of an elephant ear? The sweet treat is popular around the country but not so much in Texas. The light, crispy on the outside but soft on the inside treat is similar to a ...

Elephant ear transplants, leaf cutter bees in redbud trees, and using pine straw mulch: Dan Gill's advice on garden woes ...

Although elephant ears are similar, they are not identical. Colocasia, Alocasia and Xanthosoma are three separate genera of plants with the same common name and similar growth habits and care.

How to store elephant ears (the easier way) If space isn’t an issue, I recommend doing a little less work and keeping these elephant ears asleep in containers filled with soil during the winter.

Jamestown resident Ingrid Grunert managed to grow a giant elephant ear plant with a leaf that was estimated to be at least 3 feet long. She received the plant eight years ago from a friend and has ...

Leaf blight fungal diseases that attack elephant ear plants (Alocasia sp.) are quite common due to the plant’s moist environment. This fall and winter generally has been very warm and moist ...

My elephant's-ear bulbs stay in the ground all year. Wait until the long-range forecast looks dry before planting. Our backyard is visible to our neighbors, who have a raised patio that allows ...