How do you care for an elephant ear,plant?
These type of tropical plants that are grown in northern climates are considered annuals, so the plant should be cut back and the bulb dug up and stored until spring in a clean, dry well ventilated area to protect against fungal disease. If you plant an elephant ear in a large Pot (10 gallon or larger) and grow it inside during fall and winter and then move the pot outside in the spring you would never have to dig it up. I dont live where it snows but we have always had elephant ear plants and kept them inside year round because our summers are way too hot for them and they like the shade. If you keep it inside you will need to periodically wipe the leaves with a clean wet cloth to remove any dust that collects, and fertilize (miracle grow works fine) bi monthly at least. When grown in a pot, the bulb should be planted shallow and you will see growth in about 3 weeks.
Elephant Ear plants, also referred to as Arrowhead plants, are tropic plants which are easily recognized by their huge elephant ear shaped leaves. Though they look like a handful, Elephant Ears are very easy to care for, but difficult to relocate. Examine the Elephant Ear plant. Depending on your ultimate plans for your garden, the Elephant Ear plant could be pruned in vitually any season. Pruning should be done on an as needed basis, instead of as a seasonan ritual. Elephant Ears can make great accents to your garden so long as they are planted properly. Elephant Ears, in moderate climates, grow very easily and, in some cases, grow very quickly. If you choose to plant Elephant Ears as an accent plant to other trees or shrubs, it would be best to plant the Elephant Ears in a confined area. This basically, prevents the Elephant Ear plant from growing too large for the area. Planting it semi-flush against the wall of your home is a good way to keep the Elephant Ear plant from exceeding t
