Bloomsz Colocasia Elephant Ear Bulbs (3 pack) One of the oldest cultivated crops in the world, Colocasia are some of the most recognizable ornamental plants of all. Large, arrow-shaped and sometimes rounded leaves in colors ranging from light green to purplish-black have prominent veins. Gorgeous and extremely easy to grow, the height of elephant ears provides room for you to plant and enjoy lower-growing varieties below them. Perform well in marginal areas of water gardens. Eye-catching as the center variety in containers. Deer resistant. Overwatering may result in smaller leaves. Pefer full sun to light shade. Grows 36*60 tall. Plant 3-4' apart. Perennial in Zones 7-11; dig and store indoors in colder areas. Growing Instructions: Elephant Ear (Colocasia): Select a location where there is filtered sunlight to one which is in full shade. Soil should drain well. Loosen the soil and plant the bulbs 6 deep and 3-4 apart depending on their size. You may wish to add some bone meal or 6-6-6 fertilizer to the soil before planting the bulbs. Water in thoroughly, then water just to keep the ground moist. Fertilize once monthly with bone meal or 6-6-6 fertilizer, following the directions on the package. At the end of the season, trim off yellowed foliage and cover with a light layer of mulch. In cold areas, carefully dig up the bulbs before the first frost, permit them to air dry, and store them in paper bags in a cold location or in a box with peat moss.