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- Q.Elephant Ear Plants And Rabbits - We have four pet rabbits in our yard that run loose and eat whatever they find growing. I am about ...
- Q.Elephant Ear - How long after planting should I see a sprout?
- Q.Elephant Ear Plant - What is this yellow rolled looking leaf that has yellow powder? Usually a rolled green leaf comes out and unfolds ...
- Q.Elephant Ear Plants - Can you leave plant in ground year round?
- Q.Elephant Ear Indoor Plant - Instead of the usual large leaves, it now has more smaller leaves and they are all drying out or turning ...
- Q.Elephant Ears - I over-wintered my upright elephant ear plant by cutting off the leaves, then digging it up and storing it in ...
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Peggysue1971 on
April 20, 2016
84532 Zone was changed two years ago to a 7.5Q.Elephant ear plants and Rabbits
We have four pet rabbits in our yard that run loose and eat whatever they find growing. I am about to plant three large bulbs of elephant ears in the shady part of our yard. Will the plants survive the rabbits with protective fencing until they are large? Will the rabbits survive if they get to them and consume the bulbs or leaves? I don't want to kill the rabbits and I can plant them in pots if need be.
- Answered by
JeffreyGardener on
April 20, 2016A.Yes, the protective fencing should help. Toxicity will depend on the species of Colocasia or Alocasia you have. The name 'elephant ears' can refer to several similar-looking species. I'll assume that you have Colocasia esculenta. This plant is not poisonous when it has been properly cooked. I doubt that the plant would kill your rabbits if they ate it raw, but they may suffer irritation in the mouth, throat, and stomach from it. I'd keep the rabbits away from it.
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- Asked by
Carol3589 on
April 26, 2016
29676, zone 7Q.Elephant ear
How long after planting should I see a sprout?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 27, 2016A.Your Elephant Ear bulb will take about 3 weeks growing roots before you will see any growth above the soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
May 18, 2016Q.elephant ear plant
What is this yellow rolled looking leaf that has yellow powder? Usually a rolled green leaf comes out and unfolds a new leaf.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 19, 2016A.Is it possible that the yellow rolled leaf with yellow powder is actually the developing flower of the elephant ear? Here is a photo of what an elephant ear flower looks like:
https://inthegardenwithmaria.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/elephant-ear-flower-1.jpgIt's the only explanation I have for the "yellow powder" because the flowers will have yellow pollen. If that's not what it is, please send me a photo for identification.
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teager on
May 21, 2016
Flintville, TN 37335Q.Elephant ear plants
Can you leave plant in ground year round?
- Answered by
kh0001 on
May 22, 2016A.It depends on what your winters are like. Freezing temperatures will kill the tubers underground (which will kill the entire plant). This article provides some tips on overwintering them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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Olivew50 on
May 22, 2016
Miami, Fl zone 10Q.Elephant ear indoor plant
Instead of the usual large leaves, it now has more smaller leaves and they are all drying out or turning yellow. I sprayed the plant with some Miracle Gro disease and mite control, as I noticed some white powdery stuff on the trunk area. I need to save this plant.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 24, 2016A.Check the watering of your plant.
Elephant Ear needs high humidity and you can run a humidifier in the room.
A bright sunlight is needed, but avoid direct sun.Neem Oil is a good treatment for pests.
This may be Mealybug on your plant.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ears-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
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pgorham on
May 28, 2016
35055Q.Elephant ears
I over-wintered my upright elephant ear plant by cutting off the leaves, then digging it up and storing it in a pot in the dark, cool (but not freezing) basement. When I replanted it outside, it immediately started growing, but has produced only blooms/seed pods, and no leaves. What have I done wrong? Will it produce leaves later? I live in north Alabama, I think in zone 7. Thanks! Pam
- Answered by
kh0001 on
May 30, 2016A.Side note: you should know that seed pods are rather rare in this plant, so you may want to save them and create new Elephant Ear plants. This article will explain how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/alocasia-plant/elephant-ear-seed-pods.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
kh0001 on
May 30, 2016A.This "could" be a result of not cleaning off the "bulbs" (tubers, or corms) when you dug the plant up for overwintering, or it could simply be your plant's reaction to your current spring weather conditions (your plant may be trying to "catch up" by sprouting seed pods if you had a slow start to spring this year). It would be very odd if the plant produced no leaves at all, so it's likely that given enough time and the right growing conditions, it will sprout leaves. It's still early in the season -- keep an eye on it for a couple more weeks to see if it sprouts leaves.
These articles may help you keep your Elephant Ear plant healthy and happy:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm
and
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ears-taking-over.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Derbad61 on
May 31, 2016
32514Q.Bulbs
I dug up see bulb plants because they had to be moved or tossed out. Elephant ears, cannas, and Peruvian daffodils. Can I just transplant them or put them in pots?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 2, 2016A.In the case of the Daffodils I would dry and store the bulbs until fall, then plant out.
Where the Elephant Ears and Cannas still actively growing?
I would pot these up and either continue care or allow the foliage to dry down naturally to feed the bulbs.
Then store as per the articles below.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/planting-cannas-in-pots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/storing-canna-bulbs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-bulbs-after-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-bulbs-not-growing.htm
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