different types of elephant ear plants
This year I planted four different types of elephant ears in addition to nine large banana plants. Elephant ears make a statement in the garden with their larger than life leaves. In my garden, they are at one end of my pool in front of a picket fence, which is the direct line of sight from our main sitting area.here are three or more types of plants available under the common name of elephant ear. Most commonly found are the colocasia, alocasia, and xanthosoma. Colocasia, also called tara, has large, heart-shaped leaves that range from six inches to eight feet long.
Native to Asia, the Alocasia genus of elephant ears is available in several varieties, including the striking African Mask (Alocasia amozonica), which has bronze-green leaves with white veins. This variety is often used as a houseplant. Leaves are leathery and grow to 16 inches long.aladium. Native to tropical America, including Florida and Louisiana, the Caladium genus of elephant ear is all about leaf color. These plants produce leaves up to 1 1/2 feet long in vibrant color patterns.