The colocasia bulb grows to be quite a stunner! Elephant ears, aka colocasias are great seasonal plants. You can plant them outdoors in the ground or in a pot like Im doing. Since Im in Indiana Not all philodendrons grow the same and treating them like they do is why so many end up looking thin, stretched, or awkward. There are 3 growth types: Self heading (upright, no support needed) The monkey orchid (Orchis simia) Majestic Red Calla Lilies