"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Their unique aesthetic and tropical vibe make elephant ear plants popular, but they're also great at ...

If you look forward to annual tropical getaways, know that you can bring some of that far-flung vibrancy to your home with the help of an elephant ear plant. The summer-loving greenery thrives in warm ...

Except for those despicable people involved in the ivory trade, just about everyone loves elephants — an affection reflected in numerous plant names. A straightforward example is elephant tree ...

A: Elephant ears are great summer plants, and add tropical flair to any garden. They are also reasonably carefree. That is until fall, when these great plants — colocasia or alocasia — are not hardy ...

In an age where urbanisation often severs our connection with nature, alocasias offer a tangible bridge. Its oversized leaves command us to pause, look closely, and marvel at plant architecture ...

I spent this week in Chicago, exploring some great gardens and visiting with other nursery friends from around the country. My time in the Windy City reminded me of one of Orange County’s best, but ...

On a recent visit to a friend in Kohala Ranch, we talked about installing some fire-resistant plant species. A friend of hers had recommended elephant bush (Portulacaria afra), known in the Afrikaans ...

The Alocasia plant, also known as elephant ears, is hardy for North Texas. (Howard Garrett/Special Contributor) Alocasia and Colocasia, better known as elephant ears, are impressive plants with ...

Q: I was surprised to see you say elephant ears aren’t hardy. I’ve been battling them for now the fifth year since I moved to Hellertown. Is it a case of sheltered location (next to or near the ...

Q I read a recent column that mentioned elephant ear plants, and I want to tell you of my medical situation with this poisonous plant. Recently, I developed a painful skin "burning" over most of my ...