Small elephant ear plant

Are there small elephant ear plants?
Do elephant ear plants need sun or shade?
Are elephant ear plants indoor or outdoor plants?
Do elephant ear plants need a lot of water?
Do elephant ear bulbs multiply?
Will elephant ears grow indoors?
Do elephant ears like coffee grounds?
How often do you water elephant ears?
Why do elephant ears drip water?
Why is my elephant ear plant flowering?
Should I mist my elephant ear plant?
Are elephant ears poisonous?

Are there small elephant ear plants?

Dwarf Elephant Ears

The dwarf Colocasia include any taxa that are less than 2' in height. These are small plants that look good planted en masse or as accessories for other small tropical plants. There are some small Colocasia esculenta cultivars, but they will be discussed under the "esculenta" type Colocasia.

Do elephant ear plants need sun or shade?

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.

Are elephant ear plants indoor or outdoor plants?

A: Alocasia (a.k.a. elephant ear or African mask plant) is a big-leafed tropical that's usually grown as an outdoor summer plant around here. However, it'll also work as a potted plant that you can grow inside or use as a houseplant in cold weather and then move outside in summer.

Do elephant ear plants need a lot 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.

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.

Will elephant ears grow 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.

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 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.

Why do elephant ears drip water?

Water when the soil starts to feel a little dry. If your Elephant Ear plant gets too much water, it will let you know by “weeping” or dripping water from the tip of the leaf.

Why is my elephant ear plant flowering?

Elephant ears (Alocasia) are grown and best known for their attractive foliage not the flowers. These tropical beauties, like other plants, will bloom when they reach maturity and receive the perfect growing conditions.

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.

Are elephant ears poisonous?

Elephant Ear Plant Safety

The leaves and stems are the most toxic parts of the plants. Even touching them can cause skin irritation and itching, and if you get the sap in your eyes, your eyes will sting and burn for several hours. ... Elephant ear poisoning is rarely fatal, unless large amounts are eaten.