Can Elephant Ears Be Brought Indoors for the Winter?

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Caladium, also known as "elephant ear," is grown from a bulbous tuber that can be dug up and stored indoors in a cool place like a basement through the winter months and replanted in the spring. Caladium can overwinter outdoors in warmer growing climates.

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Can Elephant Ears Be Brought Indoors for the Winter?

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