Elephant Ear/Taro

Written on October 27, 2011 at 1:00 AM, by Miriam Admin

The elephant ear is strikingly beautiful–huge and green. The zebra of the plant family. Here is one that is flowering. I caught it as the bud appeared but missed the days it flowered. I do love its decline there’s something attractive about it.
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6 Comments to Elephant Ear/Taro

  1. by Beverly

    On October 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I have grown elephant ears however I have never seen one bloom. It does look to be going to seed as well. Is this true or is it the bloom? Interesting!!!

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    Miriam Admin Reply:

    Beverly, I’m not sure if it will produce seeds–I’m keeping an eye on it and will let you know.

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  2. by anuga herbst

    On October 27, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    It is the first time that I see the flower of an elephant ear.
    There is always something new to see in Dale’s garden.
    Anuga

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  3. by Beth@Soap and Garden

    On October 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    It has a beautiful leaf pattern.

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  4. by Alex Crow

    On October 27, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    WOW in all the years i have had and been around elephant ear plants, i have never seen one flower! and in the south, where i’m from, they don’t die back in the winter unless we have a really bad year. wild! thanks for sharing, Miriam! too cool!

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  5. by angellinda

    On October 27, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Anything growing & green is lovely to see here!! Thank you!!

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