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Elephant Ears
Enormous Elephant Ear Bulbs at Nature Hills!
Elephant Ears (Alocasia and Colocasia) are your go-to for fast visual exotic impact! Thesegiant, tropical accents produce lush cooling green fans on strong stems that form upright fountains of greenery. You'll love the tropical effect these have anywhere they're planted!
Oversized, long, heart-shaped leaves sprout in a fountain of soothing cool green, filling any landscape or container planting with instant tropical appeal! Sturdy stems hold these giant leaves up high and give a whimsical and structural feel with ease!
Growing from large tubers each spring, architectural and eye-catching Elephant Ears reach towering heights and their large leaves expand wide to draw the eye to any area! Perennial Colocasia and Alocasia corms are wonderful seasonal annual accents in all growing zones.
Happy plants in warmer climates will also see these plants flower and attract pollinators to their spathe-like greenish blooms!
Using Elephant Ears in Your Landscape and Planters
These huge foliage accents work wonders in containers and the garden! These are amazing backdrops for your summer blooming flowers and seating areas, and sun patio plantings. These bold and dramatic green accents add color and broad texture to any setting!
Pot up in patio planters or containers on balconies for dramatic eye-catching displays. Use as pinpoint privacy around the pool, or as gorgeous accents and backdrops among other tropical plants. Plant around water gardens and tropical displays for heat and humidity-resistant focal points.
Need to make a giant statement? Or a deep-green tropical backdrop for you to relax beside with a fruity drink? Grab a few of these big tubers that unfurl into large, heart-shaped leaves! Plant in high-style pots for elegant poolside displays or in groupings for an eye-catching presentation that also offers low screening around entertainment areas. Alone as a specimen or mixed with other coarse foliage.
Use in pairs to stand on either side of a bench, path entrance or your front door as fantastic focal points, or groupings around your seating and entertaining areas for pinpoint privacy! They look great paired with Banana plants or flowering Ginger, with graceful flowing plants like Ferns as under-plantings, or with waving plumes of Ornamental Grass. Anywhere Elephant Ears grow, it's certain to turn heads!
Caring For Elephant Ears
The fast growth is vivid in both sun and part shade through USDA growing zones 8 andup, but are fantastic annual accents in all growing zones. Alocasia and Colocasia are tolerant of both moderate to high moisture locations. Loving rich, moist soil, Elephant Ears can top out at an easy 6-foot tall and fill a large area in a single growing season!
The old leaves die off and can be removed to keep the plant looking neat and tidy. Gardeners in zones 3-7 may overwinter the corms indoors. As soon as the temperatures drop below 40°F, dig the corms up, brush off excess soil, and store them in dry peat moss or wood shavings. Place in a warm, dark, and dry place with a temperature no higher than 50-60°F.
Big Leaves - Big Impact!
Elephant Ears of both varieties can be vividly colorful, variegated, or lush green hues! Size and cooling tones, the large heart-shaped leaves add an instant exotic and tropical flare to your landscaping with Elephant Ears from Nature Hills Nursery!
We'll ship your quality summer-flowering bulbs, rhizomes, and tubers to your doorstep at the proper planting time for your growing zone!
FAQ's for Buying Elephant Ears Online
What is the difference between Alocasia and Colocasia?
What is the difference between Alocasia and Colocasia?
Alocasia has upright leaves that point upward and prefers well-drained soil that can tolerate some dryness. Colocasia has leaves that typically point downward, thrives in wetter soil, and is often grown in or near water.
When is the best time to plant Elephant Ears?
When is the best time to plant Elephant Ears?
Plant Elephant Ear bulbs in the spring after the danger of frost has passed and soil temperature reaches at least 65°F (18°C).
How much water do Elephant Ears need?
How much water do Elephant Ears need?
Elephant Ears need consistently moist soil. Colocasia prefers very wet conditions and can grow in standing water, while Alocasia prefers slightly drier conditions.
Can I grow Elephant Ears indoors?
Can I grow Elephant Ears indoors?
Yes, both Alocasia and Colocasia grow well as houseplants. They require bright, indirect light, high humidity, and consistent watering.
How do I care for Elephant Ears in winter?
How do I care for Elephant Ears in winter?
In colder climates below USDA Zone 8, dig up the bulbs before the first frost. Dry them, remove excess soil, and store them in a cool, dark, dry place. In warmer climates, mulch heavily to protect the bulbs over winter.