Can I Dig Up and Save Elephant Ear Plants From the Garden and Have Them Grow

Question

Can I dig up and save elephant ear plants from the garden and have them grow?

Answer 1

Let the foliage die back naturally before digging them up and then trim the stem back to about 3 inches from above the tuber. The tubers can then be removed and stored. Wrap them in newspaper and store them in a cool, dry place. In the spring, they can be planted out in your garden (and dug up again in fall). This article will help with storing your elephant ear tubers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm