Every proud homeowner is looking for new and better ways to improve the aesthetic of their homes, landscaping being the most common of all. This might include gardening, edging, terracing or pathing. Some of the reasons people do this, or even go so far as to hire professionals, range from increasing the overall market value of the home to having a cleaner, better-looking and filtered environment. One of the most preferred plants for landscaping is elephant’s ear. This is because, given their tropical background and large glossy leaves, they're very attractive in appearance. However, simply buying the plant from a nursery is not enough; one has to put in some effort, considering your typical garden is an adaptation to the climatic conditions the plant is suited for. Water Any plant with long and thick stems like the elephant’s ear store a lot of water. Then, this would mean that they need to constantly be watered. This is particularly important when you choose to have the plant in a container, as containers tend to dry up quite fast. This, however, doesn’t mean that the plant should be overwatered. Brown tips at the end of the leaves are a classic indication of overwatering. On the other hand, depriving the plant of water will lead to drooping and discoloration of the leaves. How To Properly Water
Roots Elephant's ear has very aggressive roots and thus is perfect for the outdoors. However, if you opt to put it in a container, this may prove troublesome as you will be forced to change the container as the plant grows bigger. Still, putting the plant in a container is advisable as it gives you the option of moving it at will. Taming The Roots
The above helps in taming the otherwise aggressive roots of the plant. Light Many people who attempt landscaping with elephant’s ear fail because they don’t provide the plant with enough, and the right, light. This is a plant that does very well in the shade, but needs limited exposure to light, preferably the early morning sun. For this reason, it is advisable to have it in a container so as to be able to regulate the amount and type of light accessible by the plant. Giving It The Right Light
Fertilizer This is a hardy plant which is preferred for landscaping because of its beautiful leaves. These leaves need to kept hardy and glossy. Simply watering them isn’t enough, but they need fertilizer as well. What To Do Elephant's ear should be fertilized every month. Space Landscaping is an activity which requires a considerable amount of space. This is even more important where the plants one intends to grow are spacious like the elephant’s ear. On average, elephant's ear can grow up to 6-8 feet, depending on how you control the size. An advantage with this plant is that once a leaf is lost, a new one grows almost immediately to replace it. The disadvantage of this is that the new leaves may grow even larger especially if they grow from one of the big stems. Conclusion Elephant’s ear can be a great addition to your home landscape, but know that it requires some attention and care as opposed to some of the other plants which, once planted, only need watering. Thanks for reading. Feel free to check out our article on rock landscaping.
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