Search results
24 maj 2024 · If you have elephant ears growing in pots the good news is they can be overwintered right in their containers. This makes caring for them easier compared to elephant ears planted in garden beds. Here are some tips on how to overwinter elephant ear plants growing in pots.
Tropical elephant ears (Alocasia and Colocasia) are surprisingly easy to grow in containers. Learn about growing elephant ears in pots here.
When planting elephant ears in pots, wait until the daytime temperatures are consistently above 60°F (15°C) before planting them outside. During the growing season, aim to keep the daytime temperatures around 70-80°F (21-27°C) to promote healthy growth.
12 maj 2020 · To grow either Alocasia or Colocasia in a container, follow these key tips: Choose a container that's at least 18 inches wide and 16 inches deep for Colocasia varieties, or 36 inches wide for the larger Alocasia varieties.
12 gru 2022 · If your elephant ear is planted into the ground you can dig it up, or if it’s in a container you can simply carry it inside. I’ll explain the different methods for moving your plant inside during the winter shortly, but in this section, we’ll focus on the care once your plant is inside.
4 lis 2022 · Winterizing elephant ears in pots. One of the benefits of growing an elephant ears plant in a container is that it is relatively portable. Once temperatures begin to drop below 40ºF (4℃) bring them into a sheltered spot.
