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I start the Elephant Ear overwintering process by digging up tubers/ bulbs. Then I cut off the foliage and roots and allow the bulb to dry out...
31 mar 2022 · In this video, I'll be planting an elephant ear bulb in a pot for my balcony garden. For daily updates, follow me on Instagram @chicagogardener. Hello! My name is Bethany and I grow things...
In today's videos I am showing you three ways to winterize/dig and store your Elephant Ears (Colocasia Esculenta 'Fontanesii').
29 paź 2024 · You can overwinter elephant ears planted in containers by bringing the entire container into a protected but unheated space like a basement or garage. Cut back any remaining growth to four inches above the soil line. Water only when the soil is completely dry. The ideal temperature for storing elephant ear tubers is between 70°F and 75°F.
Elephant ears make a dramatic statement in the garden and containers. Most are hardy in zones 8b through 11 and require special winter protection when grown in colder regions. Move potted elephant ears indoors before the danger of frost and grow them like a houseplant in a cool bright location.
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.
Tropical elephant ears (Alocasia and Colocasia) are surprisingly easy to grow in containers. Learn about growing elephant ears in pots here.
