Are you concerned about your Elephant Ear plant during the winter? It’s understandable; they don’t like the cold! However, you can protect these dramatic beauties from even the coldest weather by giving them the proper care over the winter. When the temperature outside reaches 60°F (15°C), bring potted Elephant Ear plants inside. Allow Elephant ear …
Most gardeners keep Elephant Ear plants because of their beautiful leaves, but did you know they also bloom? Regardless of the type of Elephant Ear you’re growing, you can still coax these tropical diva plants to bloom. Elephant ear plants are slow to bloom and must have their needs met before they bloom. Depending on …
You’ll find elephant ears in Africa, South America, Central America, Australia, and Asia’s tropical regions. Creating an environment that resembles its native tropical habitat is essential for a healthy, long-lasting plant. However, can your taro survive the winter? Elephant ears can’t tolerate temperatures below 50°F (10°C) in the winter or freezing conditions. As a result, …
Elephant ears are easy-care plants with large, showy leaves. However, with such lush, tasty-looking foliage and starchy corms, you may wonder if elephant ears are edible. Some elephant ears are edible, while others are not. Among the many Colocasia species used in traditional Asian cuisine is taro (Colocasia esculenta), one of the world’s most commonly …
The elephant ear is a fast-growing plant that thrives in almost any indoor environment. Thanks to the plant’s impressively large leaves, your living spaces will be bathed in lush greenery. However, it is not tolerant of wet soil and will attempt to correct overwatering through leaf drips. Your elephant ear plant may be weeping water, …
The dramatic, heart-shaped leaves of an elephant ear in full bloom are a sight to behold. So it’s a huge letdown when your elephant ear bulb doesn’t grow for no apparent reason. The bulb may be sitting in the growing medium doing nothing, if not mocking your eagerness to see any sign of life. But, …
The elephant ear plant (colocasia or Alocasia) is an immense tropical beauty with large attractive leaves bound to make any space feel tropical or more like a rainforest. And the best part about this plant is its quick growth, which makes it a suitable option if you just don’t have the time to wait like …
When you started as a plant enthusiast, especially the Elephant Ear plant, there were several things that you researched and practiced. However, there might be nothing that prepared you to deal with a broken plant stem even with all your effort and continued care. When people think of unfortunate circumstances, they often visualize plant disease, …
The elephant ear plant is quite a looker, but it takes some hard work and time to grow its large, ornamental leaves. That makes it more painful to see otherwise beautiful glossy leaves turning brown. Wondering what could be wrong? Leaf burn is the most likely reason for elephant ear leaves turning brown. It occurs …
California Elephant Ear is a stunning plant with their bold foliage make excellent houseplant but you will need to get both the watering and temperature right to keep them looking at their best. Once you have mastered those two conditions the reward will be one of the most breathtaking plants in your collection. California Elephant …