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The large, flat leaves resemble the big, flopping ears of an elephant and add a lush tropical feel to the garden. Start elephant ear plants from bulbs in the fall in rich, damp soil. Once in the ground, the plant grows back each spring from the bulbs in the soil. Choose a site to grow elephant ear plants in filtered sun to part shade in a location protected from wind.
Overview. Elephant ears (Colocasia esculenta) are tropical plants that thrive in sunlight or shade and need a humid environment. In northern regions, such as USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6, elephant ears grow from tubers, or corms, which are dug up each fall and planted again in the spring.It is possible to bring the plant into the house for the winter and return it to the outside when danger from frost has passed.tep 5. Dig up the elephant ear tubers early in the fall when temperatures start falling below 50 degrees F. Lift the tubers from the soil with a garden fork, being careful not to damage them. Store the tubers in a paper bag in a cool, dry place during the winter. Divide the tubers before replanting in the spring.