Elephant ear in pots

Tips and Advice for Success

Elephant ear plants make a bold statement in the garden, but this bulb is also a wonderful addition to outdoor patio planters and containers. Growing elephant ears in pots is an excellent way to add a fun, tropical vibe to outdoor areas without requiring a lot of effort. In this article, you’ll learn which types of elephant ears to grow in pots and how to set yourself up for success.

Growing elephant ears in containers is easier than you think! This Alocasia is available here and is nearly 7 feet tall.

What are elephant ears?

Elephant ears are foliage plants that hail from tropical regions of Asia. They are members of the plant family Araceae, and their large, arrow-shaped leaves easily earn them the common name of elephant ear. Growing from subterranean bulbs, they are surprisingly easy to cultivate.

Elephant ears grow best where daytime temperatures range from 60° to 85°F. In temperate climates like mine here in Pennsylvania, elephant ears are grown as a summer ornamental (often the smaller varieties are also grown indoors as houseplants). In the tropics, elephant ears are perennial and make a permanent addition to the landscape. This article focuses on the techniques needed for growing elephant ears in pots outdoors in temperate climates like mine.

There are two genera of plants commonly known as elephant ears, Colocasia and Alocasia. Some regions also refer to Caladiums as elephant ears, but this article focuses primarily on Colocasia and Alocasia species and varieties.

This Colocasia looks great combined with coleus in a container. It is ‘Maui Gold’ and is available here.

Colocasia vs Alocasia

Some gardeners find it difficult to tell the difference between these two tropical plants commonly known as elephant ears. Here are some clear differences between the two.

1. Alocasia have the thicker, sometimes upturned leaves and very distinct leaf veins. Many varieties have variegated veination as well (especially those smaller Alocasia varieties that are commonly grown as houseplants). There are nearly 100 species of Alocasia. Depending on the species, the large leaves can grow anywhere from 8 inches to 3 feet in length. Foliage and stems can range in color from green to burgundy to nearly black. Alocasia varieties with leaves that point upwards are sometimes called upright elephant ears.

2. Colocasia leaves are generally thinner than Alocasias. The tips of the leaves almost always point downward, and the leaf veins aren’t as plump. Some species of Colocasia have become invasive in warmer climates, particularly in the southeastern US. Depending on the variety, the large leaves can grow up to 60 inches in length. Foliage colors range from chartreuse and Kelly green to deep burgundy and various variegations.

Both Alocasias and Colocasias are most noteworthy for their interesting foliage, though they do rarely flower. The blooms are spathe-like and often hidden down in the foliage.

This dark-leaved Alocasia is a real showstopper! Note the thick leaves and plump veins which distinguish it from a Colocasia.

Choosing which types of elephant ears to grow

When deciding which variety to elephant ear to grow in pots, there are several factors to consider.

Size of the mature plant. Some species and cultivars are significantly larger than others. If you have a large pot that holds at least 10 gallons of potting mix, you can grow one of the larger types. But if you only have a smaller pot, opt for one that matures at a more modest size.
The leaf color and/or variegation. Obviously when growing elephant ears in pots, you’ll want to choose one that appeals to you aesthetically. There are so many varieties out there, you might have trouble settling on just one!
The size of the elephant ear leaves themselves. Some leaves are gigantic while others are more petite. Select accordingly.
Level of sunlight. Though they are tropical plants, Alocasia prefer shade to partial shade when grown in pots outdoors. Colocasias can handle more sun. Plus, Colocasias tend to prefer slightly warmer temperatures than Alocasias.

This was my favorite patio pot a few years ago. It’s Colocasia esculenta ‘Illustris’ and is available here. I’ve had the bulb for three years now and it’s bigger and better each season.

When to plant elephant ear bulbs in containers

Regardless of which species you choose to grow, planting elephant ears in pots should occur at a very specific time. None of them are frost hardy, nor do they enjoy cooler temperatures. Wait to plant elephant ears until the danger of frost has passed and then a few additional weeks beyond that. If you plant them too early, they could freeze out, or at the very least, they’ll languish and spend extra energy “catching up” when the temperatures eventually get around to warming.

In my Pennsylvania garden, I plant elephant ears in late May or early June. You’ll be surprised how quickly they take off and grow into gorgeous, lush mature plants when the temperatures are ideal.

While you can purchase started elephant ear plants from nurseries and garden centers, I find it much more cost effective to grow them from bulbs. I buy the bulbs at my local garden center, but there are lots of online sources too. The only time I recommend purchasing started plants instead of bare bulbs is for gardeners who live in a northern zone with a short growing season.

This Colocasia looks stunning in its pot. I can’t remember if it’s ‘Black Magic’ or ‘Diamond Head’, but either way, it’s a winner. Don’t plant the bulbs too early; wait for warm weather to arrive.

The best soil for growing elephant ears in pots

Once you’ve purchased your bulbs, it’s time to think about the best soil for growing elephant ears in pots. While you can use a standard organic potting mix blended 50/50 with compost, you can also make your own. I fill my pots with a mixture of peat moss, leaf compost, perlite, and vermiculite (I use the DIY potting mix for perennials recipe found here). Since elephant ears prefer rich soil high in organic matter, I sometimes toss in a shovel full of the neighbor’s well-rotted horse manure, too. If you don’t like using peat moss, opt for coir fiber or a potting soil that is based on composted wood chips instead of peat.

The ideal mix is well draining while still being water retentive. Remember, elephant ears are native to tropical regions with high amounts of rainfall and soil moisture. Many varieties will grow at the edge of a pond, but they do not like to be in stagnant water. Make sure your soil mix is capable of retaining soil without staying constantly boggy.

This shorter variety of Alocasia looks so pretty in a pot with marigolds. Note the upturned leaves.

Which containers are best for growing elephant ears in pots

I recommend growing elephant ears in large pots, where they can reach their full growth potential. Smaller pots equal smaller growth, which is fine if you’re growing a more compact variety or you only have a small patio or balcony. But if you want a lot of va-va-voom, opt for a big pot and a big variety. My own pots for growing elephant ears hold between 15 and 30 gallons of potting mix and my plants reach upwards of 5 to 6 feet tall (see photos). It’s like being in a tropical paradise every time I step onto my patio!

As always, make sure each pot has multiple drainage holes so excess irrigation water can freely flow out of them. I like to use glazed ceramic pots, but plastic, wood, or metal containers work fine, too. Avoid terracotta pots because they dry out too quickly.

I love to grow my elephant ears in big glazed ceramic pots, but less expensive pots (like the 20 gallon fabric pot shown here) work too.

Planting elephant ear bulbs in containers

To plant elephant ear tubers, first fill your containers with potting mix three-quarters of the way up. Then determine which end of the elephant ear bulb is up and which end is down. On the tip of the up end is a small nub that protrudes from the bulb. This will become the shoot system. The down end has a round basal root disc where the roots will emerge from.

Place the bulb into the pot with the correct end up and cover it with more soil mix so the small nub is only about one to two inches beneath the soil surface. Do not bury elephant ear bulbs too deeply or they may take a very long time to emerge, if they emerge at all. They are not like spring-blooming bulbs that need to be planted deeply in order to survive the winter. Keep them shallow in the pot.

Water the newly planted bulbs in well and place a marker next to each of them so you remember where you’ve planted them. They can take several weeks to emerge, depending on the temperatures and the level of sun exposure. Don’t freak out if they take a while to break the soil surface. Once they do, it will be worth it.

Elephant ear bulbs are large. See the nub protruding from the “up” end and the basal root disc on the opposite end?

Where to place your potted Alocasia or Colocasia plant

Choose a site that is away from strong winds which can topple the pot if the plant grows tall and top-heavy. Full-sun areas should be avoided except for gardeners in the northernmost growing zones. Instead, choose a site that receives direct sunlight in the morning or the evening but partial shade in the middle of the afternoon.

When growing elephant ears in pots, I tend to make them the focal point of my patio or deck display. Everyone asks about them and comments on how fun they are. The goal, of course, is to make sure you site them where you and your family can appreciate and enjoy them the most.

Give elephant ears room to grow

Both older leaves and new leaves take up a lot of space. Give potted elephant ear plants plenty of space to strut their stuff. Avoid placing the pots up against a wall or fence because the plants will grow one-sided. The more room they have, the healthier they will be.

This chartreuse-leaved Colocasia variety at the Atlanta Botanic Garden stopped me in my tracks.

How often to water when growing elephant ears in pots

Elephant ears evolved in regions with moist soils, so they need lots of water during the heat of summer. I water my pots daily using this method of deep watering in the summer. In the spring, before hot temperatures arrive, I water deeply two to three times a week. The pots should not be allowed to fully dry out because elephant ears are not drought tolerant. Consistent soil moisture is a key to success.

Tips for fertilization when growing elephant ears in pots

Both Alocasias and Colocasias are fairly heavy feeders. Add an organic slow-release fertilizer to your potting mix at the start of the growing season for a reliable, long-term supply of nutrients. Alternatively, toss in a half cup of bulb-specific fertilizer for every 12 to 15 gallons of potting soil in the pot prior to planting the bulb. My 30-gallon pots each get a cup of bulb fertilizer at the start of the growing season. I like to use a brand called Bulb-Tone, but any bulb fertilizer will do.

Colocasia ‘Mojito’ has speckled leaves. Keep elephant ears well watered throughout the growing season.

How to save elephant ear bulbs from year to year

Since you’ve invested in the bulbs, you may want to save them from year to year. Thankfully, this is easy to do at the end of the growing season. Elephant ears are perennials, but they are not winter hardy, so they’ll have to be overwintered one of two ways.

Bring the potted elephant ear plants indoors and grow them as houseplants through the winter. This is obviously easier for smaller varieties than it is for larger ones, but it is possible. Bring the plants indoors when nighttime temperatures average about 55°F and well before the first frost arrives. Reduce watering through the winter months to once every 14 to 21 days. Place the plants in an east- or west-facing window. I place my plants in the same sunny window as my overwintering lemongrass plants.
The second method of overwintering elephant ear bulbs is to put the bare bulbs into winter storage, much like you would do for canna tubers. When late fall arrives and frost threatens, cut the leaves all the way back to the ground. Dig up the bulbs, brush off the dirt, and pack them into a cardboard box filled with slightly damp peat moss or vermiculite. Close the box and place it in a cool, unheated garage or a root cellar for the winter. The temperature should hover between 35° and 50°F for most of the winter. When spring arrives and the threat of frost passes, take the bulbs out of the box and plant them back out into their patio pots. Piece of cake.

Moving the pots indoors and growing them as houseplants is one way to overwinter elephant ears, though it’s challenging with larger varieties. This one sits in the corner of my living room all winter long.

Are elephant ears the same as taro plants?

I get this question a lot. The answer is yes, when grown for their edible plant parts, some species of both Alocasia and Colocasia (Colocasia esculenta in particular) are known as taro. Both the bulbs and the stems are eaten in many cultures. Also called dasheen, kalo, edo, or a large number of other names depending on the region where it is grown, the bulb must be properly processed before eating. If it is not, it is poisonous and can cause extreme irritation due to the presence of calcium oxalate. Since it requires such careful processing, I do not recommend trying to eat Alocasia or Colocasia bulbs unless you learn how to properly prepare them first.

While this display is not at my house, I love how the gardener combined a plethora of potted plants together to make a knock-out display!

I hope you’ve gained some insight into growing elephant ears in pots. They really are wonderful additions to your outdoor potted plant collection. I encourage you to try a few different varieties each year to discover your favorites. I love all of the ones in my personal collection and promise that before you know it, you’ll be as in love with these great plants as I am.

For more of my favorite tropical plants, please visit the following articles:

The rex begonia vine – Cissus discolor
Growing fishbone cactus
Growing angel trumpets from seed
Lemongrass
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How to Grow Elephant Ears in Containers

by Bethany Hayes

Elephant ears are a tropical plant that goes best in warmer weather, and they’re known for producing large leaves that can be several feet wide. The leaves can be dark green, lime green, variegated, purple, or anything in between. If you don’t have a large garden, you can still learn how to grow elephant ears in containers.

Since these are large plants, you want to make sure you plant and grow them properly in the containers. Their large leaves mean that these plants need plenty of nutrients, and failure to provide adequate sunlight can cause the plants to die.

Let’s look at how to grow elephant ears in containers; it might be easier than you imagined.

How to Grow Elephant Ears in Containers

If you decide you don’t want to plant your elephant ear plants in the ground, container growing is perfectly acceptable for these plants. Elephant ears do well in containers so long as you provide them with the right sized container, proper soil, and adequate sunlight.

Let’s find out what they need to grow correctly.

Pick the Right Container

Gardeners and landscapers love elephant ears because of their massive sizes, but that also means you need to match the size with large sized containers. The size container you need to buy for your plant will depend on the variety you grow.

Colocasia species typically need pots that are at least 18 inches wide and 16 inches deep.
Alocasia cultivars need pots that are at least 36 inches wide.
If you want to use a smaller pot so that you can gradually size up, pick a container that is at least two inches larger than the pot at the garden nursery.

Giving your plants large pots give their roots plenty of space to grow and thrive. You also won’t need to re-pot them too quickly. Also, larger pots dry out slower, so you won’t need to water as often. Remember, elephant ear plants prefer consistently moist soil to grow to their optimal size.

If possible, pick a container that is made of a non-porous material. Plastic, fiberglass, or glazed clay are ideal choices because they encourage moisture retention.
The container must have drainage holes at the bottom to let the water run out. Elephant ears do like moist soil, but they don’t like standing water.

Find the Perfect Spot for Your Variety

Finding the perfect spot for your elephant ears will depend on the variety that you grow. Most elephant ear plants prefer to grow in full sunlight, which means they need six to eight hours of sun each day.

Before you pick the location for your elephant ears, make sure you read the requirements for the plant. Some varieties grow better in partial shade, and others survive in the shade and only need around two hours of sunlight each day.

Fill the Container with Soil

Never, EVER, take soil out of your garden bed and use it to fill up your containers. Not only is this soil too compact, but you might be introducing bacteria and pests to your sterile plants.

Start with a commercial potting soil designed for containers. These soils typically contain vermiculite or perlite to help encourage proper drainage.

Once you have the container filled with soil, you can add compost, which adds more nutrients needed for healthy, vigorous growth while also encouraging more drainage.
Add a slow-release fertilizer at the start of the season because elephant ears are heavy feeders. By the time they make it through the compost’s nutrients, the fertilizer should start to release the vitamins needed.

Plant Your Elephant Ear Plants

You can either start your plants by planting seedlings or bulbs. There is no right or wrong way to plant your elephant ear plants; it’s a matter of preference.

If you start with an established plant, fill your container halfway with soil, place your plant into the container, and fill the pot along the side of the plant. You want to make sure you bury the plant at the same soil line as in the nursery pot.
If you start with a plant, plant so the root end is pointed down. The top of the bulb should be about four inches deep into the soil.

Caring for Elephant Ears in Containers

Despite being heavy feeders, elephant ears are considered a relatively easy plant to grow and care for in containers. Here is what you need to know.

Water Often

One look at these plants should tell you that they need a lot of water. Growing huge leaves requires a lot of moisture, so you need to water regularly. This is especially true if you grow elephant ears in pots; the water will drain out faster, so you need to check the soil frequently.

In the summer, you typically need to water your plants daily; the hot weather will quicken the evaporation process.
Plan to give your plants at least two to three inches of water each week.

Fertilize Often

Elephant ears grow rapidly, so you might have guessed that they require plenty of fertilization. It would be best to feed your plants every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer to provide necessary nutrients. Failure to do so could result in stunted growth.

Overwinter Your Elephant Ears

Everyone can grow elephant ears, but not everyone can grow them as an outside perennial plant. Only those in USDA zones eight to 11, depending on the cultivar selected, might be able to leave them outside year-round.

For those who live in zones seven and above (places that have cold winters), you have to know the right way to overwinter your elephant ears. There are two ways to do so.

The first option is to cut off most of the older leaves and bring it inside as a houseplant before the temperatures dip below 60℉ consistently.
Let the foliage die back naturally as the temperatures dip lower and dig the bulb up after the first frost. You can then store the bulb in a dry, cool place until it is time to replant in the spring.

Many prefer the houseplant option, but if you go this route, you have to stop fertilizing and reduce water because your plant will transition into a semi-dormant phase while inside.

How to Grow Elephant Ears Indoors

You can opt to grow elephant ears indoors all year-round if you prefer. You do need to make sure your plants have a large container.

Here are some essential tips for growing elephant ears in containers.

Pick the Right Spot

Pick an area in your home that has bright, indirect sunlight. Elephant ears can handle direct sunlight, but the light shining through the window can cause the plants to burn over time. They do much better in indirect sunlight.

Fill Your Container

Pick a pot that contains well-draining, peat-rich soil. Make sure you use a soil mix meant for containers; you can often find blends designed for houseplants.

Create Humidity

Elephant ears need high humidity levels for proper growth. There are a few ways to increase the humidity around your houseplants.

Place a humidifier in the room where you grow your houseplants.
Put a bowl of water and pebbles near your plants, typically in between several house plants that all need humidity.
Put rocks or pebbles on the saucer or tray that sits underneath your pot, then set your container on top of the stones.
Keep The Temperature Right

Elephant ears prefer warm temperatures, so you need to keep them consistently in a place between 65-75℉. Ensure you don’t set the plants near a drafty window or door that could lower the temperature.

Fertilize Often

Houseplants need a consistent fertilizing schedule; it’s recommended that you fertilize every two weeks with a 50% diluted 20-10-10 fertilizer. This is a huge part of caring for your elephant ear houseplant.

You need to stop fertilizing your plants throughout the winter months; this gives your plant time to rest and slip into a semi-dormant stage. This is also when you should decrease watering and start to allow your soil to dry out.

Try Growing Elephant Ears in Pots

Whether you want to grow elephant ears in containers inside or outside, these plants thrive well in these environments. Make sure you pick a large container that gives the roots plenty of space to grow, and pick a spot that provides the plant with enough sunlight for optimal growth. If you decide to grow elephant ears in containers, be sure to give enough water and fertilizer so that your plants can thrive.

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Today we will talk about a spectacular plant. Surely for many of you it decorates the living room in the house or even in the garden. Something is not surprising, because his leaves are very beautiful.

Belongs to the botanical genus Alocasia and there are different varieties. The most common is undoubtedly Alocasia macrorhiza , but there are others, such as Alocasia cucullata, which also receive this name. The color it represents is a soft green due to chlorophyll.

Do you want to buy an elephant ear, but you don't have much space? Take advantage of this opportunity and get your copy of Alocasia cuculata , a smaller species. To do this, you just need to click on the link.

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Index

1 Where does it come from?
5.2 How does an elephant's ear reproduce?

6 Is elephant's ear poisonous?

7 Is there a black elephant's ear plant?

Where is he from?

Its origin is in Asia, particularly in India and Sri Lanka. . Later, primitive and domesticated cultivation of this plant spread to the Philippines and Oceania. Elephant ear grows in various tropical and subtropical regions. , especially in the southeastern regions of China and Asia in general.

On the American continent, in Colombia, it grows in the lowlands of the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, although it also develops in the inter-Andean valleys of the country and in the mountain range, where plants of other genera of the same family may grow. .

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Characteristics of the Elephant Ear Plant

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Elephant Ear is a plant that has large leaves, as mentioned above, can reach one and a half meters in length and radiate from their base, becoming smaller until they reach tip shaped like a triangle.

Most of these s are usually green in various shades of although you may find some with purple or bronze highlights.

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How is the elephant's ear flower?

They have an elongated, underground and porous stem, and below it are their roots, and above the buds, leaves and flowers sprout. However, on rare occasions this plant blooms but when it does, this flower is called cane flower and has a whitish appearance.

This plant does not tolerate freezing temperatures, so is recommended in climates that do not experience very cold winters unless the frosts are very short or during this time its leaves do not fall. But don't worry, next spring they will sprout again.

The best thing for this type of plant is to grow in a hot climate. in a slightly shaded area in your garden. This is an ideal plant for a home, in a room with plenty of light and away from drafts.

Elephant's ear, which is in a very dry environment, may need to be sprayed in certain cases to avoid burning the tips. This is a plant that needs a lot of care , especially after planting, but dormant, then only spraying is required.

He needs the sun to shine constantly throughout the day, so it's best to place him in a strategic location.

Species or varieties of elephant ear

It is believed that there are about 50 different types of alocasia, but the following are the most cultivated:

Amazonian alocasia

La Amazonian alocasia is a plant that does not exceed half a meter in height . It has leaves of a more or less triangular shape, dark green in color and almost white veins. This contrast is so beautiful that it is one of the most popular at home.

Alocasia cuculata

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La Alocasia cuculata It is very similar to the one we will see below, but much smaller. Reaches a maximum height of about 80 centimeters. , although it is normal that it remains about 30cm. The leaves are green, heart-shaped.

Alocasia macrorrhiza

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La Alocasia macrorrhiza This is a typical elephant's ear. Reaches a height of 1.5 meters , and also has fairly large leaves, up to 50 centimeters long. This is a very beautiful bright green color that looks spectacular both indoors and outdoors (if the weather is warm).

Alocasia odora

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La Alocasia odora this plant is known as the giant erect elephant's ear or Asiatic taro. Reaches a height of about 1 meter , and has simple leaves about 40 centimeters long.

Alocasia ventius

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La Alocasia ventius is a species that can reach 2 meters in height , and develop leaves up to 60cn in length. They have a green face and a reddish underside, making them one of the largest species in the genus.

Alocasia zebrina

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La Alocasia zebrina This plant has green leaves and very light yellowish stems with many dark spots, hence it is also known as the zebra plant. Can reach a height of 1.8 meters. , and its leaves are about 1 meter in size.

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Caring for indoor alocasia

If you are one of those who decide to plant an elephant's ear in your home, you should consider the following:

When to pay?

Implementation

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Whether planted in a pot or in the ground, preferably fertilized throughout the growing season (spring to late summer or early autumn, depending on the weather) with an organic fertilizer or liquid fertilizer for green plants , such as Flower, which can be bought here every fifteen days.

When should I water?

As for irrigation, it should be often but the surface of the substrate should always be allowed to dry so that the bulb does not rot. This is a plant that, as we have already mentioned, will require that after planting you water it constantly at first, but then with a few sprays it will be fine.

Plagues and diseases

Elephant's ear is one of the plants that is rarely affected by any pests or diseases.

However, you can drop mealybug , a parasite that feeds on sap , resulting in unusual spots on the plant, which must be removed with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol, or you can also wash with soap and water . Another option is to treat it with diatomaceous earth, which is a highly effective natural insecticide that you can buy at here.

If you have one of these in your house, you have to be careful when you cut this Because the sap from its stem is irritating to the skin and eyes, be careful not to come into direct contact with it.

In the same way, you must be aware of the appearance of your plant, since it should always be with a characteristic green color , but if its leaves turn yellow, this is due to the fact that something is wrong with it, therefore it is affected by humidity or improper spraying of roots and leaves.

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The plant does not require pruning, as other plants do. However, if some of the leaves on your plant have turned yellow, you will need to remove the leaves from the plant to prevent it from turning into Parasitic Disease Vehicle .

Used for trimming spoiled leaves, utensils that are clean and disinfected when you are going to have an operation in the plant, as you must avoid that through them you can transmit a parasitic disease to the elephant's ear.

How does an elephant's ear reproduce?

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Elephant ear: reproduction

Propagation of this plant is done by dividing the rhizomes This should be done in early spring, dividing into proportions or separating the rhizomes from the main bud, which, in turn, must have at least one kidney, and preferably two.

Treat the cut surface of the rhizome with a fungicide. is sulfur based in powder form and you need to let it dry for a few days and then bury it in a small pot with compost and soil at a depth of 2 to 3 centimeters.

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Now you will need to put a pot with a constant temperature of about 24ºC. plus it should have shadow . The substrate of your new plant should be kept moist until the fourth leaf has come out, and then you can transfer it to a larger pot with the same substrate.

Is elephant's ear poisonous?

This plant is considered toxic because it contains calcium oxalate, which can irritate people. However, in some cultures, they use the leaves as the most tender vegetables and use different ways to prepare them. Also, sometimes Used to feed fish as a substitute for concentrated feed. this is granted to them, allowing their owners to carry food.

This plant is fed to pigs in some regions. where farmers use from plant stem to leaves as they can replace more than half of the concentrate they need in their diet.

Is there a black elephant's ear plant?

There is a black elephant's ear which looks similar to those already mentioned in terms of its leaves, but this has features that make it stand out quite a bit. Its scientific name is Taro "Black Magic" .

Leaves, in addition to the characteristic color, have a velvety texture that doesn't have the "original" . In fact, the tone that we might think of as black is actually a very dark green.

This plant is medium to small in size, so you don't need much space to have it, and in addition to its slow growth, you won't have to move it much.

The most important thing to note is that is edible or rather its rhizome, which is boiled like any other tuber. As for the flower that this plant has, it is really insignificant, but its inside is very similar to calla due to the shape of the inverted cone.

It needs a special substrate to keep its green almost black color. This plant, if it needs good watering, then " original does not need ", which means you should have a pot with good drainage and more careful attention to it.

In short, elephant's ear is the perfect home plant. plus low maintenance It has a very ornamental look that can match well with your decoration, so you can safely have it without any problem.

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1 Where does it come from?
5.2 How does an elephant's ear reproduce?

6 Is elephant's ear poisonous?

7 Is there a black elephant's ear plant?

Where is he from?

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Characteristics of the Elephant Ear Plant

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Most of these s are usually green in various shades of although you may find some with purple or bronze highlights.

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How is the elephant's ear flower?

He needs the sun to shine constantly throughout the day, so it's best to place him in a strategic location.

Species or varieties of elephant ear

It is believed that there are about 50 different types of alocasia, but the following are the most cultivated:

Amazonian alocasia

Alocasia cuculata

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Alocasia macrorrhiza

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Alocasia odora

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La Alocasia odora this plant is known as the giant erect elephant's ear or Asiatic taro. Reaches a height of about 1 meter , and has simple leaves about 40 centimeters long.

Alocasia ventius

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Alocasia zebrina

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Caring for indoor alocasia

If you are one of those who decide to plant an elephant's ear in your home, you should consider the following:

When to pay?

Implementation

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When should I water?

Plagues and diseases

Elephant's ear is one of the plants that is rarely affected by any pests or diseases.

Poda

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How does an elephant's ear reproduce?

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Elephant ear: reproduction

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Is elephant's ear poisonous?

This plant is fed to pigs in some regions. where farmers use from plant stem to leaves as they can replace more than half of the concentrate they need in their diet.

Is there a black elephant's ear plant?

Leaves, in addition to the characteristic color, have a velvety texture that doesn't have the "original" . In fact, the tone that we might think of as black is actually a very dark green.

This plant is medium to small in size, so you don't need much space to have it, and in addition to its slow growth, you won't have to move it much.