Oh I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you so much! Do you start your elephant ears as bulbs? or do you buy plants already grown? I haven't started any bulbs yet this year
Here in Michigan before first frost I winterize mines by cutting plant back, shove corm & root system deeper, than cover with leaves or mulch. They triple in size every year!
My elephant elephant ears when a leaf is coming out right below leaf. The whole stem bends down to the ground. Once that other leaf comes out as like the stock ain’t heavy enough to hold them up.
Hello Queen, I’m just coming across your channel and I’m learning a lot about a few of the plants that I have. I would like to know, how do I store my elephant ears plant in my pot for winter? I heard your process for soil planted ones but can you tell me how to do it for my potted ones and when should I do it? I live in 6a/6b….thank you so much for sharing!! Be blessed !!!🙏🏽😊😊🙏🏽
@@ceeseaM1234 Hi!!! I would allow the soil to dry all the way out and allow the foliage to die back to the soil then bring the plant inside to a cool dark place until spring. I hope that helps!!
I’m being patient. They are taking forever to sprout! Zone 9, Tucson Arizona. Bright light but not in full sun. Wish me patience? Thank you for your posts. My first time planting them! 🍃🌱
@@atlienfasho Hahaha! 🤣🤣 But seriously!! It's taking forever. Am in the Midwest and put my corns in soul months ago. I see barely an eye opening opening on each corn. Ugh! The summer will be over .. why did I waste my time. 😞😞
Hi there! I tried my first elephant ears this summer in pots. I live in middle virginia and I live by water so my soil is a bit sandy but I seem to have a hard time growing in the soil. So hence, I did them in pots. They are growing so fast and wondering if I am able to take them and put in the ground now? Should I even attempt? Also, I put 2 bulbs in a big pot and now I n3ed to separate...can I transfer one to another pot?
💕Hello, right next door to you here in Detroit Michigan, great video👍🏽, those spider mites should be called mighty spiders🦸🏽, boy are they hard to kill🥴 , I just stoped using garden tech 7 tonight , I thought I heard one of the spiders say🤫 , remember when he's done spraying, play dead, when I left the room, I heard laughter and splashing 💦🕷️🕸️ any suggestions on how much 🧨 explosives to use 😂😂😂😂😭😁. I'm almost ready to poach my 🐘 elephants ears. Just kidding there almost 5 ft tall, but I do need a better insecticide, helppppppp🤗
I grow mine in the pond waterfall with just river rock for media no soil. I live in west Texas it gets very hot in summer and cold in winter. My plants clean the water and the fish fertilize the plants.
Thanks for your lovely video- very clear and helpful. I have elephant ear in a large pot that I let grow indoor during winter. It did not add any new leaves but kept the old ones quite healthy. I am wondering if I should cut the plant to the base now in early April before I put it outside and let it start growing again or am I too late in cutting it down to the base? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi there! You can probably leave yours in pots all year. As long as your temps are above 46 degrees they can continue growing or go dormant in their pots. I give mine water generally every few days. I check to see if the top inch or two is dry and give it a drink
Thank you! It depends on your growing zone as to if it will survive over winter. If your planning to leave it in the ground I would mulch it really well. Good Luck!
Oh no! How are they doing now? Do they get overhead sun or light? Overwatering can show up as leaves drooping, leaf death, root rot etc. Check the soil for wetness before you water again. Dig down about 2 inches and if it's still wet then wait to water
Hi! I didn't get my bulbs into the ground, and we're about six weeks from first frost. Should I go ahead and plant them now or try to overwinter them in the garage and put them in next year?
I'm new to being an elephant ear plant mom. Bought my first one in March. Started it as a bulb. My question is do I or should I add a stake or moss pole and tie back?
I am in Kentucky. They have us listed as a 6B area. Where in the yard do you advise to plant the elephant ear bulb and do you put anything else beside it?
I would plant them where you have well draining soil. You can plant them next to anything you'd like. Be aware that as they grow larger they can shade out other smaller plants
Is that a Hawaiian Maui Gold? How did you get it that huge? I have some that I can barely keep alive. I have had to cut them at least twice! Spider mites got them and when I repotted, they wilted.
These were labeled as Colocasia Esculenta. I buy my bulbs as big as I can find. I think that helps along with keeping them watered and fertilized. They can be testy especially when repotted. How's your plant doing now?
@@TheThriftedPlanter Mine were sold in the grocery store, looking as gorgeous as ever. I have never purchased the bulb. I changed the soil and made if fluffier so I will see what happens, also these don't have bulbs, they look more like an Alocasia come to think of it. They are gorgeous with soft papery leaves but woah are they difficult.
I have seen others grow them in ponds but not sure if the fish would damage them. I want to say they would be fine. You could always try one in the pond and see what happens
what to do when your plant get too much rain water and it gets so big that the roots are starting to grow out the pot some of the plants are falling off big pieces I repotted and it just get more bigger should I get rid of the elephant ears cuz if I separate them I can get over 100 I live in Georgia it's been raining a lot at the same time I get a lot of sun
We hv no idea wat u r talking about all this different fertilizers can u talk for normal people u don't hv to name different things just say wat to do or use no ur video did not help at all thank u anyway
I adore elephant ears. I grow in pots and in the ground. I learned some new things. Glad i found your channel.
Oh I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you so much! Do you start your elephant ears as bulbs? or do you buy plants already grown? I haven't started any bulbs yet this year
@@TheThriftedPlanter i start from bulbs in big clay pots and also in the flower bed in front of our house.
Here in Michigan before first frost I winterize mines by cutting plant back, shove corm & root system deeper, than cover with leaves or mulch. They triple in size every year!
Where in Michigan? Are they next to the house? How many inches of mulch?
@@sugeluv7013 Flint mi. I gotta bunch in yard, next to house, some In full sun & some in shade. About 2 to 3 inches of leaves or mulch.
Thanks Everyone
Do you cover with any of the dirt tho or just leaves and mulch?
Thanks 😊
Your video inspired me to look for elephant ears for my garden. My zone is similar and I have a part shade part of the garden in mind. Thank you!
Oh that's so wonderful!
My elephant elephant ears when a leaf is coming out right below leaf. The whole stem bends down to the ground. Once that other leaf comes out as like the stock ain’t heavy enough to hold them up.
Hello Queen, I’m just coming across your channel and I’m learning a lot about a few of the plants that I have. I would like to know, how do I store my elephant ears plant in my pot for winter? I heard your process for soil planted ones but can you tell me how to do it for my potted ones and when should I do it? I live in 6a/6b….thank you so much for sharing!! Be blessed !!!🙏🏽😊😊🙏🏽
@@ceeseaM1234 Hi!!! I would allow the soil to dry all the way out and allow the foliage to die back to the soil then bring the plant inside to a cool dark place until spring. I hope that helps!!
I love elephant ears. I hope mine come back this year. New subscriber here.
I hope so too! Yay!!! Welcome!
I’m being patient. They are taking forever to sprout! Zone 9, Tucson Arizona. Bright light but not in full sun. Wish me patience? Thank you for your posts. My first time planting them! 🍃🌱
I understand! Mine are just now breaking dormancy and have popped out of the soil. Only one has a leaf right now. They are so slow lol
Same I planted in a pot over 6 weeks ago next year I will use a grow light/heat mat because otherwise takes too long.
Patience, butterfly! I'm sure you saw how quickly they grew once Arizona heated up. FAST! Like Jimmy John's FAST!!! LOL
@@atlienfasho Hahaha! 🤣🤣 But seriously!! It's taking forever. Am in the Midwest and put my corns in soul months ago. I see barely an eye opening opening on each corn. Ugh! The summer will be over .. why did I waste my time. 😞😞
How does your garden look so tropical in Ohio? That's amazing!
Thank you!!! It takes a lot of work but def worth it
I love the way you explain what to do . Was vey clear to me , Thank you!
Thank you so much!!!! I'm so glad
You just saved my bacon by showing which was the top and bottom of that critter! Now I look smart lol. Thank you! Subscribed
Hi there! I tried my first elephant ears this summer in pots. I live in middle virginia and I live by water so my soil is a bit sandy but I seem to have a hard time growing in the soil. So hence, I did them in pots. They are growing so fast and wondering if I am able to take them and put in the ground now? Should I even attempt? Also, I put 2 bulbs in a big pot and now I n3ed to separate...can I transfer one to another pot?
💕Hello, right next door to you here in Detroit Michigan, great video👍🏽, those spider mites should be called mighty spiders🦸🏽, boy are they hard to kill🥴 , I just stoped using garden tech 7 tonight , I thought I heard one of the spiders say🤫 , remember when he's done spraying, play dead, when I left the room, I heard laughter and splashing 💦🕷️🕸️ any suggestions on how much 🧨 explosives to use 😂😂😂😂😭😁. I'm almost ready to poach my 🐘 elephants ears. Just kidding there almost 5 ft tall, but I do need a better insecticide, helppppppp🤗
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I hear ya! Spider mites are the reason I planted less elephant ears this year. I can’t have my whole garden infected 🤣
😲 wow
Really appreciated this video, thank you for sharing it ❤
You are so welcome!
I grow mine in the pond waterfall with just river rock for media no soil. I live in west Texas it gets very hot in summer and cold in winter. My plants clean the water and the fish fertilize the plants.
Oh my goodness that sounds amazing! That's an ideal set up for Elephant ears! I would love to do something similar one day!
This is right on time! Thank you for this great information😁
You are so welcome!
I'd never heard the name elephants ear, that's so cute! 🥰
Thanks for your lovely video- very clear and helpful. I have elephant ear in a large pot that I let grow indoor during winter. It did not add any new leaves but kept the old ones quite healthy. I am wondering if I should cut the plant to the base now in early April before I put it outside and let it start growing again or am I too late in cutting it down to the base? Thanks in advance for your help!
Thank you soooo much 🌞🌺🌻🌹🌷
You are so welcome
I live in Florida & I have potted Elephant Ears. So how often should I water them & when should I take them out of the pots?
Hi there! You can probably leave yours in pots all year. As long as your temps are above 46 degrees they can continue growing or go dormant in their pots. I give mine water generally every few days. I check to see if the top inch or two is dry and give it a drink
Any tips or recommendations if left in the ground? Just found your channel and I like it. 👍🏿
Thank you! It depends on your growing zone as to if it will survive over winter. If your planning to leave it in the ground I would mulch it really well. Good Luck!
Hello. My elephant ear stems are drooping. They are in pots. How can I tell if I'm overwatering?
Oh no! How are they doing now? Do they get overhead sun or light? Overwatering can show up as leaves drooping, leaf death, root rot etc. Check the soil for wetness before you water again. Dig down about 2 inches and if it's still wet then wait to water
I love elephant ears. Have a few in my garden 🌸🌸🌸
They are so nice to have in the garden. I love looking at them
@@TheThriftedPlanter Me too . I will always have in my garden. It a must 😁🌸🌺
Love your channel bought 2 large bulbs from costco planted them and leaves will not open?
How long has it been? Typically you don't have to do anything but you can add extra moisture around the plant by watering the foliage.
Wonderful, thank you
Thank you too!
Hi! I didn't get my bulbs into the ground, and we're about six weeks from first frost. Should I go ahead and plant them now or try to overwinter them in the garage and put them in next year?
Hello! I would honestly wait and try to overwinter them for next year. Or you can pot them up now and keep them as houseplants overwinter.
Do you use coffee and epson salt?
I'm new to being an elephant ear plant mom. Bought my first one in March. Started it as a bulb. My question is do I or should I add a stake or moss pole and tie back?
Aww Yay! As long as the stems are holding themselves up I wouldn't. If the plant is getting enough overhead light they should stand without support.
Thank you so much for this!!!
You're so welcome!
Good Morning, ? What's the best way to remove 1 Elephant Leaf plant about 2Wks Old from a Very Large pot containing 8 to 9 plants. There Flourishing.
I am in Kentucky. They have us listed as a 6B area. Where in the yard do you advise to plant the elephant ear bulb and do you put anything else beside it?
I would plant them where you have well draining soil. You can plant them next to anything you'd like. Be aware that as they grow larger they can shade out other smaller plants
Can I grow this in a pot with banana tree? Or separate?
Yes you can but make sure to use a pot big enough to sustain both plants comfortably
@@TheThriftedPlanter hey its 15" height x 19" diameter thank you. Maybe that's just enough for 1?
Will they grow more bulbs?
Yes they will
The taro- elephant ear stalks are edible if you peel the outside and cook in soup.
Yummmm!
Can I just bring the whole potted Elephant
Ear in and let it continue to grow in front of a window?
Yes! But don’t be surprised if it struggles for a bit. Switching environments can be tough for some plants
what if you started the ear from cuttings? I pulled it up last year out of my brothers yard, it had roots not bulbs. what do I do?"
Does it have a bulb now? They usually start with a small bulb then it develops into the big bulbs were used to seeing.
Is that a Hawaiian Maui Gold? How did you get it that huge? I have some that I can barely keep alive. I have had to cut them at least twice! Spider mites got them and when I repotted, they wilted.
These were labeled as Colocasia Esculenta. I buy my bulbs as big as I can find. I think that helps along with keeping them watered and fertilized. They can be testy especially when repotted. How's your plant doing now?
@@TheThriftedPlanter Mine were sold in the grocery store, looking as gorgeous as ever. I have never purchased the bulb. I changed the soil and made if fluffier so I will see what happens, also these don't have bulbs, they look more like an Alocasia come to think of it. They are gorgeous with soft papery leaves but woah are they difficult.
How many bulbs should I put in my 18”-20” container? (Colocasia esculenta)
It depends on the size of the bulbs but if you have small bulbs you can put 2-4 and if you have a large bulb I would only do 1-2
Thank you Cutie 🌸💚🙃
Can elephant ears live in a pond with koi fish?
Edlin C
I have seen others grow them in ponds but not sure if the fish would damage them. I want to say they would be fine. You could always try one in the pond and see what happens
what to do when your plant get too much rain water and it gets so big that the roots are starting to grow out the pot some of the plants are falling off big pieces I repotted and it just get more bigger should I get rid of the elephant ears cuz if I separate them I can get over 100 I live in Georgia it's been raining a lot at the same time I get a lot of sun
this year they just got too big some of the bottoms are as big as my arm
Son muy grandes
Thank you so much!!
How can I fertilize with peels?
If your talking banana peels I would just soak them for a week in a jar in your fridge then use that water on your plants
Arrowhead
Can you propagate elephant ears from leaves?
Hi there! No they need to have a bulb
Propigate ?😮🤔
How often do you water 💦
It depends on how hot it is but every 2-3 days or every day if it's really hot
You should get lady bug they eat the spider mites 💁♀️💁♀️💁♀️💁♀️
I've looked into that and read that the lady bugs are more than likely non natives and die off. I'll have to do more research and think about it.
How to stop them from leaning over
I turn my pots every few days.
Definitely turning will help keep them in an upright position. If that doesn't help you can use a stake to prop the plant up.
We hv no idea wat u r talking about all this different fertilizers can u talk for normal people u don't hv to name different things just say wat to do or use no ur video did not help at all thank u anyway
Hi there! I"m so sorry it wasn't helpful or easy to understand
She broke it down perfectly
U can do some eork by googling the zones