Elephant ears (Colocasia esculenta) grow best in a site that is situated in partial shade to full shade with good drainage. They do like a steady supply of water during the summer to grow those gigantic ears, as long as the soil doesn't stay soggy. Be sure to dig the tubers up 4 wks. before the first frost and store over the winter in a cool, dark, dry location (garage, crawlspace, toolshed, etc.) |