Articles for tag: Elephant Ears, Elephants

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Differences Between African and Asian Elephants

There are only two major species of elephants left in the world – the Indian or Asian and the African elephant. There are two varieties of African elephant, known as the African Bush and the African Forest. Some elephant lovers even claim that the Cape elephant found in South Africa should be another subspecies. But ...

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How to Divide Alocasia Amazonica (Elephant’s Ear)

Alocasia amazonica, more commonly known as the elephant’s ear, is a native plant to Asia. The Alocasia amazonica is hardy in the U.S. Department of Agriculture zone of 11. If you live in zones below 11, grow this unusual plant as a houseplant. The green leaves are arrow-shaped with scalloped edges and there are veins ...

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Black Plants: Adding Drama to the Garden with Dark Foliage and Flowers

Black foliage and flowers accentuate other colors in the garden such as silver, gold, and bright-colored tones. Black plants add a touch of allure and update your garden with a more modern, elegant look. Creating a black garden requires careful planning beforehand in order to achieve the desired effect, such as using black plants simply ...