1-gallon Elephant Ear with big, bold heart-shaped leaves. Grown in tropical zones, these mammoth leaves can be over 3 feet long on plants that grow high.
Elephant ears, also known as taro, are a group of tropical perennial plants grown for their large, heart-shaped leaves. Some species are widely cultivated and naturalized in other tropical and subtropical regions.
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Elephant ears can grow to be quite large, with leaves that can reach up to 6 feet long and 3 feet wide. The leaves are typically green, but some varieties have variegated leaves with purple, yellow, or white markings.
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Elephant ears are relatively easy to care for and can be grown indoors or outdoors. When grown indoors, they should be placed in a bright spot with indirect light. They should be watered regularly, but be careful not to overwater them, as this can lead to root rot.
When grown outdoors, elephant ears prefer full sun to partial shade. They should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Elephant ears are not cold hardy, so they will need to be brought indoors in colder climates.
Elephant ears can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. To divide an elephant ear, simply dig up the plant and divide the rhizomes into two or more pieces. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in moist potting soil. Keep the cutting moist and in a warm place until it roots.
Elephant ears are relatively pest- and disease-resistant. However, they can be susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids. If you see any pests on your elephant ear, treat them immediately with an insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Elephant ears are a beautiful and easy-to-care-for addition to any home or garden. Their large, heart-shaped leaves add a touch of the tropics to any space.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
