When to Plant Elephant Ears in Pennsylvania

Comments () | | Text size: a A | Report Abuse | Print

Share: | Email |

Caladium, also known as "elephant ear," are tropical annuals that grow best in soil temperatures between 70 to 80 degrees. Plant tubers or seedlings in late May after the chance of frost has passed. Check the USDA Hardiness Map to determine when frost has passed for your particular growing zone.

Keywords: caladium, annual gardening, shade gardening

About this Author

Bobbi Keffer attended Kent State University, studying education but soon found her true love to be in the garden. She prides herself on her frugal skills, re-using, recycling, and re-inventing her whimsical style in her home and garden.

New in Planting & Growing Annuals

Additional Reading

Picking Lettuce
Zone 8 | Harvesting
Harvested Asparagus - Round 1
Zone 5 | Harvesting
Container Gardening On A Patio
Zone 5 | Planting
Tomato Planting
Zone 10 | Planting
More Raised Beds
Zone 7 | Planting
Check Out the New Gardening Calendar

Create Your Own Calendar

How to Plant & Care for a Giant Elephant Ear Bulb
...ecause their leaves look like huge elephant ears. Giant elephant ear bulbs can be grown…
Planting Elephant Ear Bulbs
...onstrates how to plant and care for fall-blooming Elephant Ear bulbs in this free online…
How to Grow Lamb's Ears (Stachys Byzantina)
...s byzantina, can handle cold temperature and will grow in diverse conditions. Learn about the…
Growing Herbs: Lamb's Ear Herb
lamb's ear is an herb that adds striking visual appeal to any garden. Plant a…
How to Plant & Grow Ice Plant (Lampranthus)
planting and Growing ice plant, also known as lampranthus, makes a great ground cover with…

When to Plant Elephant Ears in Pennsylvania

Report This Article