Elephant Ears as Indoor Wintering Tender Perennial Guide
The Elephant Ear is a tender perennial that can be wintered indoors when dry. Start tuber growth in peat moss and leaf mold, then pot tightly and move outdoors when warm. For terraces use rich soil with bone meal. keep soil moist with good drainage and protect from wind and direct sun. Notes on varieties include Esculentum with green leaves, tall stalks, and large leaves.
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