The elephant’s ear plant is known for its very large, heart-shaped leaves that truly resemble the ears of an elephant. With leaves that can grow over 3 feet long and almost as wide, these tropical beauties make a dramatic statement in any garden. While the most common type of elephant’s ear has rich green leaves … Read more
Fungus gnats – the little buggers that find your houseplants. They love to visit seedlings and can even infest your larger houseplants. They fly all over the house and drive gardeners crazy. In this post I will look at how to get rid of fungus gnats on houseplants and discuss various ways to control them … Read more
The Amazon elephant’s ear plant, scientifically known as Alocasia amazonica, is an exotic tropical plant that is hard to miss with its huge, glossy, arrow-shaped leaves resembling elephant ears While prized by many as an ornamental houseplant, this plant has way more to offer than its decorative appeal. In this article, we will explore the … Read more
The vibrant and dramatic Amazon Elephant’s Ear plant is a popular choice for indoor décor. However, these tropical beauties are prone to infestations from one of the most frustrating houseplant pests – mealybugs. If you’ve noticed signs of an infestation on your Elephant’s Ear, don’t panic. With some persistence and the right treatment methods, you … Read more
If you’ve noticed your prized Amazon elephant ear plant looking worse for wear, with yellow, stippled leaves covered in tiny webs, chances are it has been infested by nearly microscopic but seriously harmful spider mites. Getting rid of spider mites on elephant ear plants takes patience and persistence, but is possible with the right techniques. … Read more
The Amazon elephant’s ear plant, also known by its scientific name Alocasia x amazonica, is an incredible tropical plant known for its very large, dramatic arrow-shaped leaves. This stunning plant has an exotic, jungle-like vibe and can lend major style to any indoor or outdoor space when used creatively. One fun way to showcase the … Read more
The Amazon elephant ear plant, known by its scientific name Colocasia esculenta, is admired by gardeners for its huge, heart-shaped leaves that resemble the ears of an elephant. While much attention goes to caring for and maintaining the impressive foliage, what lies beneath the soil is also essential for this plant’s health and growth. In … Read more
If you wish to create a bold and beautiful tropical background to your landscape this summer, now (March/April) is a great time to plant Elephant Ear bulbs. For about the past 15 years, I have been fortunate to enjoy Elephant Ears in my back yard with very, very little garden work involved. There was only … Read more
Fungus gnats – the little buggers that find your houseplants. They love to visit seedlings and can even infest your larger houseplants. They fly all over the house and drive gardeners crazy. In this post I will look at how to get rid of fungus gnats on houseplants and discuss various ways to control them … Read more
The graceful, vibrant Amazon Elephants Ear plant can transform any indoor space with its bold, tropical flair. But did you know strategic placement of this plant can also cultivate positive energy flow and enhance feng shui? As plant lovers and feng shui enthusiasts, we’ve extensively researched how to optimally place the Amazon Elephants Ear plant … Read more