If you look forward to annual tropical getaways, know that you can bring some of that far-flung vibrancy to your home with the help of an elephant ear plant. The summer-loving greenery thrives in warm ...

We have had some freezes here on the north shore this winter, and some of my tropicals have been damaged. I have some cannas, elephant ears, bananas, hibiscus and an angel trumpet that show various ...

Severe freezes struck a hard blow to some area landscapes earlier this month. Damage to tropical plants was fairly extensive, and I've gotten lots of questions in recent weeks about what to do next.

At times, Houseplants 101 turns its eye on plants that are more well-known for growing outdoors than indoors. One example is caladium, or elephant ear plants. Their large leaves make a wonderful show ...

Q: My tall elephant ear plants folded when hit by the freeze. Will they come back? Should I cut Mexican heather all the way back? — R.S., Houston A: Cut the soggy elephant ears back. They'll likely ...