Plant Elephant Ears. If not in standing water mulching may lend a helping hand. Their immense leaves can measure up to 2 feet across with foliage colors ranging from lime green to almost black.
Place the bulb in the hole with the flat end pointing down. Plant elephant ear bulbs outside after all danger of frost has passed and daytime temperatures remain above 70 degrees. Set the Elephant Ear tuber with the pointy side facing up.
Add aged manure or compost to the soil before planting.
Small and medium sized Elephant Ears should be spaced 18-24 in. Small and medium sized Elephant Ears should be spaced 18-24 in. Select a location in full sun or part sun with a good rich moist organic soil. Dig a hole 2-4 inches larger than the elephant ear bulb.
