Remember those huge bulbs that I planted in pots last spring? It took some time, but they are finally doing their thing. Elephant ears, as they are commonly called, are members of the caladium family. They are tropical plants that prefer sunshine, heat, and humidity to grow well. That was certainly no problem this summer. However, they can also be grown in the shade. In the ground, elephant ears can grow as tall as 5 feet, but because I am growing mine in pots, the plants will be shorter. Each ear emerges from the soil as thin as a pencil and then slowly unfurls like a sail. I have three pots grouped together which makes for a dramatic display on the steps outside the family room door. Caladiums will not survive the winter so after the first frost, I will dig up the bulbs and store them in a cool, dark place until next season when I will plant them again.
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