00:00 This is Elephant's Ear. Its name says it all. Its huge leaves and bold vein patterns
00:05 make this tropical beauty hard to miss. Let's take a closer look with Better Homes and Gardens
00:09 to learn more about it.
00:11 Elephant's Ear in the Alacasia genus gets its name from its large, stunning leaves resembling
00:20 an elephant's ear. These plants are native to tropical regions and can add a touch of
00:25 exotic elegance both indoors and out. Elephant's ear needs lots of light. These plants prefer
00:31 bright indirect sunlight. Place them near a window with filtered light or in a spot
00:35 that receives dappled shade outdoors. When it comes to watering, keep the soil moist
00:40 but not overly wet. Water your elephant's ear plant when the top inch of soil feels
00:44 dry to the touch. As your elephant's ear grows, it needs plenty of nutrients to develop
00:49 healthy leaves. Use an all-purpose fertilizer once a month during the growing season. To
00:54 grow elephant's ear in pots, choose a container with good drainage and use a well-draining
00:58 potting mix. When your plant outgrows its space, re-pot it into a slightly larger container
01:03 with fresh potting mix. You can start a new plant from scratch by planting a new bulb.
01:08 Just dig a hole, place the bulb inside, cover with a thin layer of soil, water, and let
01:13 it thrive. There are many varieties of elephant's ear, but here are a few to consider. African
01:20 mask plant features large, leathery, arrowhead-shaped leaves in olive green, bronze, or maroon.
01:27 Black magic has shiny purple-black leaves. It slowly grows about 12 inches tall. Giant
01:33 upright elephant's ear has huge, glossy leaves shaped like alligator heads on rigid
01:37 stems. This clumping plant grows to 8 feet tall. Now that you've learned more about
01:42 elephant's ear, go forth and plant!
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