How to plant elephant ears in pots

Growing the Elephant Ear Plant - Colocasia delivers a bold tropical look to any landscape setting, excellent as potted specimens on patios [LEARN MORE]

Elephant ears are one of our favorite plants to grow in pots in the garden. They are quick growing and put on a leafy show in the warmer months. Learn all about growing elephant ears in pots or containers in your garden. Many of these elephant ear care tips also apply to growing them in the ground as well.

This plant will change the look of your patio, garden, or living area. This name is given due to the large leaves of this plant.…

The first aspect you need to know concerning elephant ears is that they are extremely sensitive to the cold. If they get hit with a frost, even a mild frost it is highly probable that you will lose them. So, if you're growing them in zones 1 to zones 6 you need to bring these plants inside when the night time temperatures start to dip into the 50s.

The common plant name “elephant ears” is used for several different plants. One of which is Colocasia esculenta. In addition to elephant ears, it is also referred to as the taro plant. It gets this name from its underground corms or “bulbs” known as taro, which are edible and popular in many parts of the

I’m talking about the huge leafy plants known as Elephant Ears. If you’re wondering how to plant Elephant Ears, then you’re going to love...

Elephant ear bulbs are the easiest way to grow colocasias or alocasias from scratch. Learn how to plant them in our in-depth guide.

Tropical elephant ears (Alocasia and Colocasia) are surprisingly easy to grow in containers. Learn about growing elephant ears in pots here.

Enhance your entrance with these lush tropical front door plants.

Tropicals are really catching on, and more gardeners are finding the rewards of growing these fantastic foliage plants outside of their normal zones. It's really very easy, and I'm happy to show you some tricks to growing them in your gardens.