Create a fresh, eye-catching centerpiece--or block an unsightly view--in your yard with a giant elephant’s ear (Alocasia macrorrhiza). It likes bright indirect light or partial shade and prefers moist soil. We planted this elephant’s ear in a container and set the container in a small pond, thus eliminating the need for watering. Where it doesn’t drop below 25º, these plants can overwinter. In other parts of the South, when it’s done for the year, you can dig up the bulb, wrap it in newspaper, store it in a cool place, and then replant it after your last frost. Head for your local garden center to check out the elephant’s ears available in your area.