Elephant's ears are stunning houseplants. They often feature dark， shield-shaped foliage that may be accentuated by white veins running throughout the leaves. The plants will flower occasionally， sending up a spike with a calla-like white， light yellow， or cream bloom， but the foliage is the reason the plant is grown. Elephant's ear is the perfect plant for high-humidity areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. African mask， aka Alocasia and elephant's ear， above， isn't a native of Africa. Instead， it earns its common name from its resemblance to hand-carved African ceremonial masks (and the ears of elephants); it's actually from the Philippines.

Alocasia is a true tropical， they love humidity， so boost moisture levels in the air if it's especially dry

Height at shipping is approximately 11-in. tall， measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant; ships in a 6-in. diameter planter

Grow elephant Ear in bright， indirect sunlight for the best growth and enjoy

Water elephant ear with approximately 1 cup of water about once a week; adjust as needed for your environment

Plant features scalloped， purple-green leaves accented with silvery-white veins