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Asked by
Gunner on
June 7, 2017
Mpls, Mn. 55406Q.Elephant ear bulbs
We planted some elephant ear bulbs this year. We planted them after the frost was gone but they show no sign of sprouting yet. Do they take some time to come up?
Answered by
DLarum on
June 7, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Elephant ear are a tropical plant and depending on your climate may just not have gotten enough warm days to sprout up. Also, I've noticed a vast number of elephant ear questions regarding elephant ear bulbs from big box stores not producing, so it could be bad bulbs. Still give it a little more time if you live in a cooler climate. This article may help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
June 10, 2017Q.Elephant ear plant
Planted a elephant ear bulb. The original bud died, but now I have about 6 to 8 new plants from the one bulb. Can I take these new plants off the bulb and how would I proceed with the process?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 11, 2017A.If you have 6 to 8 complete plants and not just 6 to 8 new leaves, then yes, you should be able to split them off from the original rhizome. This article will help you -- just make sure you divide the rhizome (root) very carefully so that you include the entire section of it where the new plants are sprouting from:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/alocasia-plant/alocasia-plant-propagation.htm
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Janice Walters on
June 29, 2017
39465Q.Fungus
How to get rid of fungus on the elephant ears, & stop it from coming back also is mulch bad for them??
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 1, 2017A.Avoid overhead watering and water splashing unto the leaves.
Mulch should be kept at least 6 inches from the base of the plant.
Make sure the plants have air circulation around them.
These articles will help you with treatment options.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-brown-edges.htm
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Paulpar on
July 8, 2017
26292Q.Elephant ears bulbs
I planted several bulbs and all came up but one. Uruguay it's and it looks the same as it did when I planted it. Is there anything I can do or is it just a bad bulb?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 10, 2017A.It may just be a bad bulb, that certainly happens. You can also give it more time. It may just be slow to wake from dormancy; that also happens quite often.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
July 21, 2017Q.Elephant ear plants
Just grew my elephant ear plant it now have 4 large leaves 2 weeks later the first leaf turned all brown and dried up now 2 more are browning and dying..help
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 21, 2017A.Elephant Ears need a deep container with moist and well draining soil. In a container planting, a partial sun location is best.
Container plantings need to be watering more often, daily or even twice a day when the weather is warm.It appears the soil level is quite low on your pot. Is suspect this is not enough soil to sustain the large bulb and root system.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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Lovegardening on
August 2, 2017
22827Q.Giant elephant ears
Planted several different type of giant elephant ear bulbs in large pots in early spring. Put some in shade, some in sun, some in partial shade. None are growing well at all. Have 2 maybe 3 leaves and entire plants not much more than a foot or two tall. Advertised as leaves alone should be 5 feet. What could be my problem with these! Thank you
- Answered by
nikki-phipps on
August 4, 2017
Certified ExpertA.These plants perform best in sunny areas (or at least partial sun) and thrive in moist soil, so you'll also need to water often if the soil stays relatively dry. Adding a thick layer of mulch can help retain moisture. They also respond well to slow-release fertilizer, which should help boost that growth you're looking for.
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Gardentech on
September 9, 2017
London, Ontario, CanadaQ.Elephant ears
I have huge elephant ears in pots. I'm in zone 5 so I must bring them in. In the past, I completely cut back one of my potted elephant ears in the fall. I kept that pot in bright light and it grew back and looked beautiful by spring. Was this just a fluke? I haven't read anything that says you can cut the whole thing back and leave it in its pot, that just seems easier to me than digging it out and replanting later. It always says to remove the soil and let it dry out. I really don't want to lose these gorgeous plants. Thank you, Stephanie
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 10, 2017
Certified ExpertA.You did the right thing, although it is best to overwinter them inside if you are in doubt. they will actually root themselves, as long as your take a leaf and put it in sand or loose soil. Here is an article to help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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