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- Q.Inside Elephant Ear Plant - I have an indoor elephant ear plant which has been thriving inside for 6.5 years. The problem is with the ...
- Q.Elephant Ear Pruning - We have a VERY large and tall elephant ear plant that is almost like a tree (with a trunk -- ...
- Q.Thai Elephant Ear Plants - I have a giant Thai elephant plant. It was covered with blossoms all last summer. I want to know if ...
- Q.Elephant Ear Tubers - I have a huge plant, and for the first time, the tubers are coming out of pot and have reached ...
- Q.Elephant Ear Plant - My elephant never gets more than 2 leaves on it. One leaf dries up and dies and another one starts ...
- Q.Are Elephant Ears Poisonous To Dogs? - Is it true that elephant ears will cause ground moles to leave? If so, do they have to be planted ...
- Q.Garlic And Elephant Ears - I have my elephant ears in a container. I want to know if I can plant garlic with them. The ...
Asked by
lynndiane2 on
January 5, 2017
De Soto, Ks 66018Q.Inside Elephant Ear plant
I have an indoor elephant ear plant which has been thriving inside for 6.5 years. The problem is with the ongoing loss of leaves. The stalk has become way too long, making the plant top-heavy and unstable. How do I remedy this situation in the easiest and best manner?
Answered by
Alisma on
January 6, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Loss of leaves from a houseplant could be due to overwatering, underwatering, pest problems, light problems, or changes in the environment like the indoor temperature:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-dropping-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/botany-911-first-aid-for-ailing-houseplants.htmIf a plant is not getting enough light, it may become "leggy" and top-heavy as it grows too tall in an attempt to find a light source. Increasing the amount of light your plant receives (from grow lights or sunnier windows) could help it produce more healthy leaves. After a few leaves have grown, you can prune back the tall stem.
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- Asked by
Donna Texas on
January 10, 2017
Houston, TXQ.Elephant Ear pruning
We have a VERY large and tall elephant ear plant that is almost like a tree (with a trunk -- no pun intended:-) The plant is outdoors and in the ground. We live in South Texas and have had an unusual hard freeze which, not surprisingly, took the leaves. The wet, heavy leaves caused the "trunk" to be almost horizontal. We have removed the dead leaves and propped up the "trunk" for the short term, but I am wondering if we can shorten the trunk? If we saw off part of the trunk, will it kill the plant, or will it come back from the shortened trunk? If it is ok to shorten the trunk, how much of it can we remove? Thanks! Donna.
- Answered by
Alisma on
January 10, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Elephant ear plants can be pruned back to the ground, and they will grow back from the tuber. You can cut the trunk back as much as you wish. Since it's winter now and the plant has already frozen, this treatment won't hurt the plant.
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fairie_giggles on
January 20, 2017Q.Thai elephant ear plants
I have a giant Thai elephant plant. It was covered with blossoms all last summer. I want to know if the seeds started from the flowers will be true to the species... Will they all be Thai giant elephant ear plants? Or do they have to be started from tissue to be true?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 21, 2017A.Growing from seed is not very successful.
It is best to grow from off shoots.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/alocasia-plant/elephant-ear-seed-pods.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
klathrop on
January 20, 2017
55372Q.elephant ear tubers
I have a huge plant, and for the first time, the tubers are coming out of pot and have reached a good 3-4 feet long, along the floor. Do I leave it like that? I had it outside this past summer. Looks great, but the tubers?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 21, 2017A.Sounds like it's time to divide your plant!
Here is an article that will help you with this task.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/dividing-elephant-ears.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
lindaryan41002 on
January 20, 2017
Edgewater FlQ.elephant ear plant
My elephant never gets more than 2 leaves on it. One leaf dries up and dies and another one starts growing. Then the other leaf dries up and dies and another one starts growing and it keeps doing this. It is not getting any bigger. What am I doing wrong?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 21, 2017A.Here is an article that will help you review the growing conditions and care needed for Elephant Ears.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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Bessiefleenor on
February 6, 2017
28734 franklin north carolinaQ.Are Elephant Ears poisonous to dogs?
Is it true that elephant ears will cause ground moles to leave? If so, do they have to be planted in ground or can they be planted in planter and set in yard? And are elephant ears poisonous to dogs?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 7, 2017A.Yes, Elephant Ears are listed toxic to dogs and all pets.
I found no evidence or research showing a link of this plant deterring moles or rodents.
Here are some links that may help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/protect-flower-bulbs.htm
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Sandraw Bradshaw on
February 13, 2017
75065Q.Garlic and elephant ears
I have my elephant ears in a container. I want to know if I can plant garlic with them. The container is large.
- Answered by
Alisma on
February 13, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yes, it should be possible to plant both in the same container. Just make sure the elephant ear leaves won't shade the garlic too much- if they are too crowded, you may have to remove a few leaves to allow the garlic to get light.
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