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- Q.Water For Elephant Ears - How often should a large potted plant get water
- Q.What If I Cut Back My Elephant Ears In Spring? - I just want to know if I cut back my large elephant ears back like was supposed to do in ...
- Q.Splitting Elephant Ear Tubers - I have a friend that let all of his elephant ear tubers freeze. I would like to share mine with ...
- Q.Indoor To Out Door - I kept my EE plant indoors for winter in a pot didn’t cut back anything. Now it’s spring I’ve brought ...
- Q.Indoor To Outdoors/ Elephant Ear - I recently move my elephant ear plant outside it was receiving a lot of sun, I notice some of the ...
- Q.Can You Transplant An Elephant Ear? - My elephant ear plant is getting too big for its container and I was wondering if I transplant into ground, ...
- Q.My New Elephant Ear Plant Appears To Be Eaten By Something Microscopic – Any Suggestions What It Might Be And How I Can Save The P - lant? The plant is indoors and some moisture is gathering around the edges that have been eaten. There are some ...
Asked by
Audrey7rose on
April 8, 2020
92071Q.Water For Elephant Ears
How often should a large potted plant get water
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If the container has drainage holes, and extra water is allowed to flow from the container, then once the soil is dry down to about 2 or 3 inches will be when to water.
The time it takes to dry will vary based on conditions at the time. You can use a meter, or the old fashioned method- Your finger.
Here is an article that will help you to care for them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 10, 2020Q.What if I cut back my elephant ears in spring?
I just want to know if I cut back my large elephant ears back like was supposed to do in winter will they still stay large because someone said they would only be small??
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You are in zone 8b, so depending on your cultivar, you may need to mulch or cover your elephant ear for winter. There's really only one way to tell for sure how this will turn out, and that is to wait and see. There are so many variables. Here's an article for you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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bruce.marlow on
April 19, 2020
63069Q.Splitting Elephant Ear Tubers
I have a friend that let all of his elephant ear tubers freeze. I would like to share mine with him. They have been in storage all winter and are fine. But there are no pups on the tuber. Can you split or divide the tubers, and have them grow? Whats the proper way? Thank you, Bruce
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article to help you divide them, properly:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/alocasia-plant/alocasia-plant-propagation.htm
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Cedillo25 on
April 28, 2020
61244Q.Indoor To Out Door
I kept my EE plant indoors for winter in a pot didn’t cut back anything. Now it’s spring I’ve brought them back outside. Should I cut anything off . They seem to be wanting to droop badly? Please help.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 29, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If you see new growth coming up from the crown, then yes, it will be a good idea to prune some of the old leaves off.
Here are a couple of articles to help you care for these in container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ears-indoors.htm
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dgreyarea2 on
May 17, 2020
37604Q.Indoor To Outdoors/ Elephant Ear
I recently move my elephant ear plant outside it was receiving a lot of sun, I notice some of the leaves and the stems were turning white, I move them to another location that received about half as much sunlight, not sure what to do.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It seems that you have already done what needed to be done.
They will have trouble adjusting to a new spot, instantly. They will need to be acclimated to the spot slowly.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/acclimating-houseplants-outdoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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randyb on
June 2, 2020
31061Q.Can You Transplant An Elephant Ear?
My elephant ear plant is getting too big for its container and I was wondering if I transplant into ground, can I split the bulb from top to bottom?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here are some articles that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/dividing-elephant-ears.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm
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Anonymous on
June 5, 2020Q.My new Elephant Ear plant appears to be eaten by something microscopic – any suggestions what it might be and how I can save the p
lant? The plant is indoors and some moisture is gathering around the edges that have been eaten. There are some brown spots appearing as well. Any suggestions to help me save my new plant would be most appreciated.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I'm not sure what pest has eaten your leaves but treating with Neem Oil may help .
Neem Oil is organic and safe for people and bees.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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