Elephant ear bulb turned to mush

Why are my elephant ear bulbs mushy?
How do you save elephant ear bulbs?
What happens if you plant an elephant ear bulb upside down?
Should I soak elephant ear bulbs?
How long will elephant ear bulbs last unplanted?
Can you kill elephant ear bulbs?
Do elephant ear bulbs multiply?
Can elephant ears survive indoors?
Why do elephant ears turn yellow?
What happens if u plant bulbs upside down?
Do elephant ear bulbs go bad?
How often should you water elephant ear bulbs?

Why are my elephant ear bulbs mushy?

Elephant ears are tropical plants known for their large, showy foliage. ... Alternatively, the bulbs from the elephant ear plant can be dug up and stored until the warm weather returns. Occasionally, otherwise healthy bulbs will develop soft, mushy spots where the plant growth emerges from the bulb.

How do you save elephant ear bulbs?

It's a fairly simple process:

After your first frost, cut the stems to about 6 inches tall.
Put the tubers in a grocery bag, plastic pot or bulb rate and cover with a mix of peat moss and soil.
Add water to the container and store it in a cool, dark place to ensure the tuber stays dormant throughout the winter.

What happens if you plant an elephant ear bulb upside down?

Planting an elephant ear bulb upside will not stop the plant from germinating. It will merely slow down the process of the stem breaking through the soil by a few days or weeks. Although it is advisable to plant bulbs rightside up, planting them upside down or even sideways will not stop the plant from growing.

Should I soak elephant ear bulbs?

Plant the bulb so that it is covered with 1-2" of soil. Thoroughly soak the area with water once the tubers have been planted. Continue to water regularly throughout the growing season. Fertilize plants once per month if desired with a well-balanced water soluble fertilizer while actively growing.

How long will elephant ear bulbs last unplanted?

Most bulbs, if stored correctly, can be kept for about 12 months before needing to be planted.

Can you kill elephant ear bulbs?

In addition to herbicide application, elephant ears also can be controlled by digging the plants. Any new shoots that grow from roots can be killed by glyphosate applied to the young leaves. Care should be take when removing elephant ears by hand, as all species are poisonous and can irritate skin.

Do elephant ear bulbs multiply?

Elephant ears can become huge plants with gigantic leaves. Many spread through underground runners, or stolons, and send up baby plants along the way. These babies can be separated from the parent plant and installed elsewhere.

Can elephant ears survive indoors?

INDOOR HOUSEPLANT Upright elephant ears can also be grown indoors as long the plants get enough light and water. Their attractive foliage can be an exciting feature all year round.

Why do elephant ears turn yellow?

If the leaves are turning yellow, it could mean there is a problem. Try changing the amount of sunlight or water the plant gets and possibly apply a fertilizer. Alternatively, the plant may be going dormant for the season. Cut back the yellow leaves and wait for it to return next spring.

What happens if u plant bulbs upside down?

It will still grow, even if it's upside-down, although the plant will be unnecessarily stressed and may eventually die if left upside-down. You can always dig up the bulb after it has finished flowering to see which side the leaves have emerged from (that's the top of the bulb).

Do elephant ear bulbs go bad?

Any damage to the elephant ear bulb may result in the bulb rotting over the winter. In order to keep the bulb undamaged, it is a good idea to start digging about a foot (31 cm.)

How often should you water elephant ear bulbs?

Plan on giving plants at least 2-3 inches of water per week. Fertilizing: Elephant ears are heavy eaters, as well as drinkers. Fertilize monthly with a general fertilizer of choice.