Q: I have had elephant ears for 25 years. One of the plants is now blooming a large, white, bulbous flower, with another on the way. I have had several neighbors over to see them, and they have ...

IN THE GARDEN: Elephant ears don't always bloom, but provide extra enjoyment when they do. October 23, 2021 at 1:33 a.m. by Janet B. Carson ...

An unnamed elephant ear is most likely to be Colocasia esculenta, the food plant taro, which also makes an impressive ornamental. However, the wild taro is listed as invasive in some states with ...

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 ...

Gardeners across the South have long planted a group of large-foliage plants in their gardens with the common name of elephant ear. These distinctive plants can add a dramatic tropical statement ...

Elephant ears, bananas, hoja santa and other large leaf perennials should be cut off after hard freeze damage, leaving 2- to 3-inch stumps. Then cover the stumps with shredded mulch. Advertisement ...

Dear Sue: Can you tell me the best method for wintering over elephant ears? Do I let them die back, then remove the bulbs from the soil, or will heavy mulching suffice? Donna, Emmaus Whether you ...

The starting point to propagate Elephant Ears is to remove the plant from its pot and clear the soil from the roots. The easiest way to do this is by running the roots and rhizome under water.

Elephant ear transplants, leaf cutter bees in redbud trees, and using pine straw mulch: Dan Gill's advice on garden woes ... Plant in a partly shaded location in a well-prepared bed.