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One elephant ears plant - with its gigantic leaves and jungle look - is the ultimate in tropical in a South Florida landscape. These plants are downright amazing in scope and fabulous as texture plants.
Elephant ears are actually a group of plants scientifically known as Alocasia, Colocasia, and Xanthosoma. They all have bold foliage and can add a tropical look to any garden. Most prefer full sun and well-drained soil, as well as plenty of water and fertilizer.
27 wrz 2024 · Elephant ears are tropical plants that are very sensitive to temperatures below their tolerance range of 70°F during the day and 60°F at night. They won't survive frost. Below USDA Zone 9, they are grown as annuals or overwintered indoors.
24 maj 2024 · Make room for elephant ear plants (Alocasia spp., Colocasia spp., Xanthosoma spp.) in your garden with our guide on how to grow these tropical plants.
5 maj 2021 · Elephant ear plants are famous for their enormous heart-shaped and arrowhead leaves. Elephant ears are species of perennial tropical plants that thrive in warm, humid conditions, growing in moist soil. The large striking triangular leaves add a tropical touch to your summer garden or home’s interior.
Outdoors, growing an Alocasia, otherwise known as an elephant ear, requires a place in your garden that receives sunlight but not too much sun. You’ll want to aim for a few hours of full sun throughout the day, but mostly indirect sunlight is most beneficial.
10 lut 2021 · Plants commonly called elephant ears are from four tropical plant species—Alocasia, Colocasia, Caladium, and Xanthosoma. Here are a few stunning varieties of elephant ear plants you can grow to add a tropical atmosphere to your yard or an indoor setting.
