How Do You Grow Elephant Ear Plants?
• Before planting the elephant ear tuber, wait until the danger of frost is over and the temperature averages 45ºF (7ºC) or more. • The adult elephant ear plant will need at least 3 feet (1 meter) of space, at a bare minimum, for proper growth and show in a relatively shady area. A really healthy plant may need as much as 5 feet (1-2 meters) of space. • Dig a hole, and if possible, in rich, organic soil about 3-4 times the size of the tuber. • Refill the hole as necessary with loose soil enough so that the tuber will be about 1-2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm.) below ground level when planted. • Lay (plant) the tuber with its top up – if in doubt, plant the tuber sideways and let nature figure it out! • Cover the tuber with soil and water deeply. After watering, about 1″ to 2″ (2.5 cm – 5 cm) of soil should cover the tuber. • Mark the spot where the tuber is planted. • Wait 1 to 3 weeks – maybe more (depending upon air and ground temperature) for first growth to show. • Elephant ear plants perfo
