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Gardening

NJCher

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6. Emile had luck growing them in shade

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #4)

Sun May 15, 2022, 10:17 AM

May 2022

but my packages say sun, so be sure to look at the package instructions!

Some probably do well in some shade, however. Caladiums, which are shade plants, are thriving in that one elephant ear photo above.

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Elephant Ears [View all] NJCher May 2022 OP

I love elephant ears. They are a shade loving Emile May 2022 #1

Thanks , Emile. NJCher May 2022 #2

I think I will try some. Tried years ago but failed. twodogsbarking May 2022 #3

Thank you, Cher! Diamond_Dog May 2022 #4

Emile had luck growing them in shade NJCher May 2022 #6

There are some nice sites on Etsy that sell them. I'm still waiting for mine to bud, Scrivener7 May 2022 #5

If you lived near here I'd give you all you want. lark May 2022 #7

If I ever get down to Florida I will have to dig up some bulbs. They Emile May 2022 #8

If you get to NE FL, let me know and I'll have some pulled up for you and ready to go! lark May 2022 #9