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- Q.Droopy Elephant Ears - My Elephant Ear plant gets droopy after 3 leaves grow and some get water falling from the tip of the ...
- Q.Jumbo Elephant Ear - My elephant ear had growths that looked like flowers. It looked like white flowers. Should I be doing anything with ...
- Q.Elephant Ear Plant - I have the plant in a 24 inch pot and in live in Queens, New York. I can bring the ...
- Q.Elephant Ear Plant - This is my first time growong elephant ear. Do I wait till the first frost as I do for canna ...
- Q.Why Do My Black Elephant Leaves Turn Yellow - Some of my black elephant leaves turn yellow. It's under a tree in a pot. Friend's is doing same but ...
- Q.When Do I Dig My Elephant Ear Tubers? - Do I dig them before a hard frost or after a hard frost?
- Q.Elephant Ears - I bought some elephant ears last year that had very small stems and would not stand up. I have seen ...
Asked by
emmadelgadillo on
September 26, 2015
I have the plant in doors ,it is to cold during the winter months in Prescott ArizonaQ.droopy elephant ears
My Elephant Ear plant gets droopy after 3 leaves grow and some get water falling from the tip of the leaves. Why does that happen? How can I grow more than 3 leaves at a time? It seems that the plant is beautiful but then the leaves start to droop after another one starts to come out. Why does the plant drip water from the tip of the large leaves?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 28, 2015A.You are most likely overwatering the Elephant Ear plants or the soil is poorly draining the water away.
The droopy leaves along with the Guttation of water through the leaves indicates stress. The process of the water being pushed out through the leaves is called transpiration and is the plants natural process to remove the moisture.
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- Asked by
Judymdy on
September 29, 2015
Bay Village Ohio 44140Q.Jumbo elephant ear
My elephant ear had growths that looked like flowers. It looked like white flowers. Should I be doing anything with them and what are they called? My leaves on this plant were huge. I measured one of them and it was 58" long and 46" wide. They are just beautiful. Can you please let me know about the flowers and is there anything that I should do with them? Thank you!
Answered by
shelley on
September 30, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Here is a small collection of articles with tidbits about elephant ear flowers. The only thing I advise you do with them is enjoy them and photograph them! And, when the flowers are spent you can harvest the seed (the pod that is left below the bloom)!
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Elephant-ears-finally-bloom-4614398.php
http://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/in-the-garden/reference-desk/bulbs/elephant-ear.aspx
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johnfarrell614 on
October 6, 2015
New York QueensQ.Elephant Ear plant
I have the plant in a 24 inch pot and in live in Queens, New York. I can bring the whole plant in the basement (68-70 degrees) and leave by a window with filtered sun 6 hours a day. What else should I do? I would like to have this alive next year. Thanks John
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 7, 2015A.Here is a link to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm
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Garden guy on
October 7, 2015
zone 6Q.Elephant ear plant
This is my first time growong elephant ear. Do I wait till the first frost as I do for canna to dig up or do I dig up sooner?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 8, 2015A.You will want to dig them up before the frost.
Here is a link to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
dr on
October 15, 2015
8Q.why do my black elephant leaves turn yellow
Some of my black elephant leaves turn yellow. It's under a tree in a pot. Friend's is doing same but hers is not under a tree.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 17, 2015A.This could be a watering issue, either to much or to little. Check the soil. If the top inch or so is dry, they are ready for watering.
Container plants will need more water then if they are planted in the ground. In warm temperatures, you may need to water daily.
The plant also may just be aging naturally and beginning to die down for dormancy.
Yellow leaves also can indicate disease or insects. Inspect the plant for signs of these and treat with Neem Oil if you need to.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-brown-edges.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm
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bmangus on
October 15, 2015
40243Q.when do I dig my elephant ear tubers?
Do I dig them before a hard frost or after a hard frost?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 17, 2015A.Before the frost lift the bulbs.
Here is a link to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm
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zbasser on
February 22, 2016
42025Q.elephant ears
I bought some elephant ears last year that had very small stems and would not stand up. I have seen other ones that have very thick and sturdy stems. Can you tell me some varieties to look for? Thanks.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 22, 2016A.Some favorites; Black Magic, Midnight, Elena, and Mojito.
There are many different varieties available, along with different size bulbs and thus plant size.
It may be easier to start with smaller plants.
Here are some links to help refresh you on the care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ears-taking-over.htmWas this answer useful?00
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