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- Do elephant ears do well in pots?
- What looks good with elephant ears?
- Do elephant ears like coffee grounds?
- How do you store elephant ears?
- Is Epsom salt good for elephant ears?
- Do elephant ear bulbs multiply?
- Which elephant ears tolerate full sun?
- How often do you water elephant ears?
- How long does it take for elephant ears to grow full size?
- Why are the edges of my elephant ears turning yellow?
- How big do purple elephant ears get?
- Can elephant ears be grown indoors?
Do elephant ears do well in pots?
These summer-loving plants grow from a bulb that should be planted in the spring. They take well to growing in pots, provided you follow a few guidelines. ... Larger pots also dry out more slowly than smaller pots, and elephant ears need consistently moist soil.
What looks good with elephant ears?
Combine elephant ears with other tropical-looking plants like cannas, bananas, variegated tapioca, caladiums, and coleus for a summer jungle garden. An alocasia in a container placed out in the garden can be a movable focal point, and can hide the bare spot left when spring-blooming bulbs go dormant.
Do elephant ears like coffee grounds?
The caffeine in coffee also suppresses some plant growth and too much of it will suppress the growth of elephant ears. ... If you use coffee grounds as a mulch around your elephant ear plant it will block moisture from getting to the plant.
How do you store elephant ears?
Keep elephant ear bulbs in a warm (but not hot), dark place for about a week. Make sure that the area has good air circulation so that the bulbs dry properly. After this, keep elephant ear bulbs wrapped in paper and in a cool, dry place.
Is Epsom salt good for elephant ears?
Epsom salt helps ferns and plants similar to ferns, such as elephant ear, have rich, dark foliage. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of Epsom salt to a gallon (3.8 liters) of water and spray ferns and elephant ears to achieve the look.
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.
Which elephant ears tolerate full sun?
There are two types of elephant ears: alocasias and colocasias. Colocasias display their leaves with tip of the heart pointing down. They prefer full sun and consistent moisture.
How often do you water elephant ears?
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.
How long does it take for elephant ears to grow full size?
In healthy conditions, expect this elephant ear to reach full maturity from a crom in about 14 to 20 weeks.
Why are the edges of my elephant ears turning yellow?
If you are watering your elephant ear plant once a week or more, your problem is probably too much water. ... Very large yellow spots at the edges of the leaves indicate lack of water, but smaller yellow spots closer to the roots of the plants indicate too much water.
How big do purple elephant ears get?
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| Zones | 3 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | 72-84" tall (6-7' tall) |
| Bulb Spacing | 72-84" wide (6-7' wide) |
| Bloom Time | Foliage plant all summer |
| Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Can elephant ears be grown indoors?
Upright elephant ears (Alocasia) can be brought indoors and grown as houseplants. Keep the plants in bright, indirect light and keep the soil consistently moist, not wet.
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