If you look forward to annual tropical getaways, know that you can bring some of that far-flung vibrancy to your home with the help of an elephant ear plant. The summer-loving greenery thrives in warm ...

The huge heart shaped leaves of this tropical plant are easy to fall in love with and easy to grow! In this week’s Garden Guide, Alex Calamia shows you how Elephant Ears grow and how to get them to ...

These plants with huge leaves will add some tropical flare to your home Reviewed by Julie Thompson-Adolf Elephant ears are tropical perennials known for their lush, large leaves. The plants are found ...

Q. I really liked growing elephant ear plants in my garden this year. Can you give me more information about them? How can I overwinter them? — Jim, Wurtsboro A. Elephant ears, or taro plants ...

Q: I planted elephant ears I bought at Home Depot about three weeks ago and still see nothing growing. Did I plant too soon? Do you suggest starting them indoors? I keep wanting to dig them up and see ...

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 in a ...

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 them to ...

An increasing number of eye-catching elephant ears (Alocasia and Colocasia hybrids) are becoming available, with Alocasia ‘Boa’ among the most striking. ‘Boa’ is an upright rather than sprawling ...

A: Elephant ears are great summer plants, and add tropical flair to any garden. They are also reasonably carefree. That is until fall, when these great plants — colocasia or alocasia — are not hardy ...

Q. This past year was my first time planting and growing elephant ears; I didn’t know I was supposed to pull them out of the ground for the winter! I pulled the dead stalks from them and I thought ...