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 ...

Technically speaking, elephant ear bulbs are called “corms.” Just like bulbs, corns store all the plant's energy underground. The difference is that bulbs are modified leaves that are tightly packed ...

The following is by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, Linn County Master Gardener Lisa Slattery I spent this past weekend digging and prepping my tropical bulbs for winter storage. I've had ...

Dahlias grow from tubers and are not winter hardy in Iowa. Now is the time to dig them out and store them over winter. (Beula Dvorak) Buy Photo I never used to bother with digging and storing ...

Q: I have additional questions about elephant ears and wintering them. You said to dig them up and store them. My question is, do you remove all the dirt or leave some on? And then where is an ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Xanthosoma 'Lime Zinger' Elephant ears Q • I have scads of elephant ear bulbs that I store and plant again in spring. This year I ...

Gardeners across the South have long planted a group of large-foliage plants in their gardens with the common name of elephant ear. These distinctive plants can add a dramatic tropical statement in a ...