Tuesday, August 25, 2015

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Today's prompt from The August Break, a month of mindful pleasures, is GREEN
The RG tried a new plant to us this year.
Elephant Ears
They have lived up to their name.

The Elephant Ear (Colocasia) plant is perennial herb that grows up to 9 feet in height and sprouts large, arrow-shape leaves. It gets its name because the large leaves resemble the ears on an elephant. These plants make a great showing as a backdrop or a center of interest in any garden. Growing the showy, tropical Elephant Ear plant is possible even in cold weather zones. If temperatures average below about 40-45ºF (roughly 4-7ºC) for any extended period of time, the root system - tuber(s) - must be dug up and stored in a cool, dry place until replanted the following warm season.

 
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  1. NCSueAugust 29, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    We haven't had much luck with elephants ears at our house but I love to see them.
    I hope to see you at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/08/bennett-place-bit-of-history.html and each week for the Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday) photo linky!

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