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9 cze 2023 · Learn how to plant elephant ear bulbs, also known as colocasias or alocasias, in your garden or containers. Find out the best soil, water, fertilizer, and overwintering tips for these tropical plants.
8 maj 2023 · The Elephant Ear (Colocasia) is a tropical plant that grows up to 9 feet (2.7 m) tall and sprouts large, arrow-shaped leaves that resemble the ears on an elephant. To grow these stunning plants, plant the bulbs in the early spring with the right soil conditions.
6 lip 2024 · Plant elephant's ear in spring after all danger of frost has passed and temperatures are between 60° and 85°F. Plant elephant ear bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep, with the top of the bulb (the end with the concentric circles) facing upward.
How To Plant An Elephant Ear Bulb. You can get elephant ear plants from either roots or tubers. It depends on the type you pick. They are easy to plant, just like most other plant seeds. 1. Plant When The Soil Has Warmed. Since elephant ear plants like it hot and humid, try to make their surroundings like it is.
10 lut 2021 · Plant elephant ears bulb about 3” to 5” in the soil with part of the rhizome root visible at the soil line. Water thoroughly and place the pot in a sunny location. How to Propagate Elephant Ears. Elephant ear propagation is by root division. Elephant ear plant bulbs multiply by producing baby bulbs.
19 lis 2023 · Their huge tropical leaves make elephant ears an attractive, attention-grabbing plant to have around your home. Plant elephant ears in pots during the spring if you want to keep them alive year-round or use them as indoor houseplants.