Growing elephant ears in pots indoors

To grow it as a houseplant, start with a large pot (14- to 18-inch would be good), fill it about three-quarters full with a light-weight potting mix, and plant the bulb with the root side down about 8 inches deep. A bright spot is ideal, although the plant also will grow in medium indoor light.

Can elephant ears be grown indoors?
Do elephant ears grow well in pots?
Do elephant ears need a lot of sun?
How do you overwinter elephant ears indoors?
Should I mist my elephant ear plant?
Do elephant ear bulbs multiply?
Do elephant ears like coffee grounds?
Do elephant ears need lots of water?
How often should you water potted elephant ears?
Which elephant ears tolerate full sun?
Where do elephant ears grow best?
Can elephant ears grow in low light?

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.

Do elephant ears grow 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.

Do elephant ears need a lot of sun?

Can elephant ears grow in full sun? Full sun is not ideal for most—they grow best in bright but indirect sunlight. Too much sunlight can burn the leaves, while too little sunlight can cause yellowing. There are certain varieties that can tolerate full sun.

How do you overwinter elephant ears indoors?

Prepare Your Elephant Ears For The Winter

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.

Should I mist my elephant ear plant?

The exotic Elephant's Ear is kept predominantly for its striking foliage, as its flower - a spathe surrounding a spadix - is somewhat insignificant. ... Misting the plant will also help to keep red spider mites - a pest fond of Elephant's Ear - at bay, as this little critter tends to prefer slightly drier conditions.

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.

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.

Do elephant ears need lots of water?

Water Considerations

Elephant ears are water-loving plants. They need at least moist, organically rich soil, but constantly moist soil is preferable, especially in warm months. You can decrease your watering schedule for the plants in winter, when they don't need as much water as they do other times of the year.

How often should you water potted elephant ears?

Containers will need to be watered daily during the summer. Plan on giving plants at least 2-3 inches of water per week. Fertilizing: Elephant ears are heavy eaters, as well as drinkers.

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.

Where do elephant ears grow best?

Elephant Ears perform best in sun or part shade. While most can be grown in partial shade, the darker colored varieties are best grown in full sun. Provide a sheltered location to protect the decorative leaves from strong winds.

Can elephant ears grow in low light?

There are a lot of elephant ear plants grown by gardeners outside. ... But indoor gardeners, who want the white flowers, will need to provide bright indirect light for success. It is the green oblong leathery leaves that will grow well in low light.