Last year I had these big elephant ear plants (at least that's what I thought they were called) but this year when I cleaned out my garden. They weren't there, now that' it's spring and stuff and everything is coming up Where those plants use to be there are little sprouting leaves. Is that the plant??
Where are those elephant ear plants!! I can't see anymore?
yes, they are just regrowing
Reply:mine are barely up also, it may need to get a little warmer where you are. If mine weren't so close to the surface mine wouldn't be showing.
Reply:They will show up soon and there will be lots more this year than last.
Reply:When the nights get into the 70's they will appear. They die down to the ground in the winter months. Keep watering and you will soon have your E.E.'s back.
We like to plant fresh E.E.'s every other year. Most of those that come back are small.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Large elephant ear plants , and a cold snap..are they dying?
i have two large elephant ear plants that are great but we had a cold snap and it droped down to about 20 degrees .. and now it looks like they are dying ....
does anyone know if they will come back . some parts look healthy adn some parts look like it it dead or dying ... and information on how to take care of them ... from this point .
Large elephant ear plants , and a cold snap..are they dying?
they should come back just fine but next time tent them!
Reply:This is tough, if they were taro plants, another elephant ear, then yes they'd come back. Being caladiums, it's touchy. Depends on duration of cold. Yes, you may lose all the leaves, but hopefully they will return.
Reply:dig up bulbs and try again next yr put in dark place wrapped in burlap or paperbag. good luck
Reply:They are tropical plants and not cold hardy. If you can get out there, you might go dig them up and store them over winter, only to replant again spring. They are actually taro root! They should be treated as annuals in the north.
Reply:We just had a freeze in Tampa, fl. I cut back the dead leaves and new ones are already growing back. It all depends on how deep the freeze went into the ground. Mulching will help protect them in the winter months.
Reply:In my zone 6b garden they die back with the first good frost, and we dig and store them until spring. It does not hurt them to have the leaves killed back. Just cut them off and they should sprout again pretty quickly.
Reply:they might come back sounds like frost cover them from now on when you have a cold spell wait till spring and hope for the best good luck
Reply:Elephant Ears cannot tolerate the cold. They are probably dead. Don't know where you live, but I am in the midwest USA and I plant mine in the spring after the last frost and take them up before the first frost in the fall.
does anyone know if they will come back . some parts look healthy adn some parts look like it it dead or dying ... and information on how to take care of them ... from this point .
Large elephant ear plants , and a cold snap..are they dying?
they should come back just fine but next time tent them!
Reply:This is tough, if they were taro plants, another elephant ear, then yes they'd come back. Being caladiums, it's touchy. Depends on duration of cold. Yes, you may lose all the leaves, but hopefully they will return.
Reply:dig up bulbs and try again next yr put in dark place wrapped in burlap or paperbag. good luck
Reply:They are tropical plants and not cold hardy. If you can get out there, you might go dig them up and store them over winter, only to replant again spring. They are actually taro root! They should be treated as annuals in the north.
Reply:We just had a freeze in Tampa, fl. I cut back the dead leaves and new ones are already growing back. It all depends on how deep the freeze went into the ground. Mulching will help protect them in the winter months.
Reply:In my zone 6b garden they die back with the first good frost, and we dig and store them until spring. It does not hurt them to have the leaves killed back. Just cut them off and they should sprout again pretty quickly.
Reply:they might come back sounds like frost cover them from now on when you have a cold spell wait till spring and hope for the best good luck
Reply:Elephant Ears cannot tolerate the cold. They are probably dead. Don't know where you live, but I am in the midwest USA and I plant mine in the spring after the last frost and take them up before the first frost in the fall.
Will elephant ear plant live in my home if I dig them up from outside southern mississippi?
ruffled elephant ears
Will elephant ear plant live in my home if I dig them up from outside southern mississippi?
yes!!!
Reply:We always have to pull ours in for hurricanes and when it gets cold in the winter, and they always do fine. Of course, they've never been in the ground, just in the pot, but they should be alright.
shoe buckles
Will elephant ear plant live in my home if I dig them up from outside southern mississippi?
yes!!!
Reply:We always have to pull ours in for hurricanes and when it gets cold in the winter, and they always do fine. Of course, they've never been in the ground, just in the pot, but they should be alright.
shoe buckles
II was wondering about cutting back my elephant ear plants.?
I live in central SC. I planted elephant ears in a shady location and keep them well wartered. They were doing great...growing faster and better than anything I have ever planted. I was so proud of them...Pride goeth before a fall and that's just what they did! The leaves became so large that they broke the stems. Thus my question about cutting them back. Can I do that without killing the whole plant?
II was wondering about cutting back my elephant ear plants.?
It's always OK to remove broken stems at the base of the plant. Stop feeding them Miracle Grow--they only need water.
Reply:they are elephant ears....not hostas and mine do better in full shade in texas we have very hot summers and i have to water them every day or they droop down to the ground but they pop back after water you can cut back the stems that wont stand back up or are turning brown
Reply:Too much feeding will cause overly large growth of leaves, which the plant can't support . Clip off all the broken leaves, and keep them watered .. they will soon put out more leaves ..
They are called Hostas , by the way ...
Reply:I ran over some of my grammas with the wheels of a riding lawn mower, and they came back doubly thick. I didnt chop them up, however, just flattened them real good with about 8 or 900 pounds of pressure. i guess i did her a favor, even though i thought i killed them.
Reply:Yes, you can. It won't hurt the plant and of course you know they spread and come back every year. I planted mine too close to the roses and my husband kept cutting them back. Finally, last year, he made me dig up all the bulbs (about 50 of them) and plant them along the ditch banks. They're doing well there also. Usually they prefer sun but can grow just about any place.
Reply:The nice thing about elephantears (any yes, they are elephant ears and NOT Hostas) is that you can remove all above ground growth at almost any time during the growing season and they will recover.
They are so hardy in some areas they are considered an invasive plant.
I regularly remove ll the leaves on mine. I keep them indoors and so need to control the growth.
The only thing you do not want to remove is the last lstem to emerge. If youlook at it you wil see the outline of where the next leaf will emerge, usually a slightly raised area that is outlined.
When you cut the stem, leave about two inches above that outline. That is where the next leaf will emerge. If you remove that, the plant will have to start with a new growth from the bulb.
It will grow, but takes longer that way. If you leave the ;ast stem to emerge you will see a new leaf within 4-5 days
II was wondering about cutting back my elephant ear plants.?
It's always OK to remove broken stems at the base of the plant. Stop feeding them Miracle Grow--they only need water.
Reply:they are elephant ears....not hostas and mine do better in full shade in texas we have very hot summers and i have to water them every day or they droop down to the ground but they pop back after water you can cut back the stems that wont stand back up or are turning brown
Reply:Too much feeding will cause overly large growth of leaves, which the plant can't support . Clip off all the broken leaves, and keep them watered .. they will soon put out more leaves ..
They are called Hostas , by the way ...
Reply:I ran over some of my grammas with the wheels of a riding lawn mower, and they came back doubly thick. I didnt chop them up, however, just flattened them real good with about 8 or 900 pounds of pressure. i guess i did her a favor, even though i thought i killed them.
Reply:Yes, you can. It won't hurt the plant and of course you know they spread and come back every year. I planted mine too close to the roses and my husband kept cutting them back. Finally, last year, he made me dig up all the bulbs (about 50 of them) and plant them along the ditch banks. They're doing well there also. Usually they prefer sun but can grow just about any place.
Reply:The nice thing about elephantears (any yes, they are elephant ears and NOT Hostas) is that you can remove all above ground growth at almost any time during the growing season and they will recover.
They are so hardy in some areas they are considered an invasive plant.
I regularly remove ll the leaves on mine. I keep them indoors and so need to control the growth.
The only thing you do not want to remove is the last lstem to emerge. If youlook at it you wil see the outline of where the next leaf will emerge, usually a slightly raised area that is outlined.
When you cut the stem, leave about two inches above that outline. That is where the next leaf will emerge. If you remove that, the plant will have to start with a new growth from the bulb.
It will grow, but takes longer that way. If you leave the ;ast stem to emerge you will see a new leaf within 4-5 days
Rabbits are eating my elephant ear plant leaves...What can I do about thi problem?
I just now got my elephant ear plants to finally grow---they are still babies---well today I went to water them and looked down and half the leaves have been eaten off of each one----I have seen rabbits around here---dont ow if they are the ones nibbling on them but I am almost positivite...what can I do to keep them away from my plants! I want my plants to grow! Please help
Rabbits are eating my elephant ear plant leaves...What can I do about thi problem?
they can only eat so high
Reply:Charlotte,
DO NOT use moth balls! they are poisonous to cats, dogs, many other animals and birds.
plant marigolds. rabbits hate the smell and won't go near them generally.
Reply:*Yellow Marigolds~marigolds are hearty, and can be used as a natural deterent for pests in the garden.I use these in my garden and in all flower beds and are they are able to keep my flowers pest free. They also keep rabbits and other smaller pests out of your garden. They bloom a bright yellow, and are very hearty.
Reply:Get pa to sit out there with a shotgun should teach them! haha or you could put some chicken wire in the shape of a dome over them. Either should work :P
Reply:place a small fence around them.
thats about it. elephant ear is also known as Tarot root and is sold in grocery stores, so people like to eat it too!!!
Reply:Start eating the rabbits! Or maybe getting a dog might help. Actually, the method suggested by "Urbanbul" is used successfully in Australian semi-urban gardens.
Reply:Try moth balls around the plant not many.
Rabbits are eating my elephant ear plant leaves...What can I do about thi problem?
they can only eat so high
Reply:Charlotte,
DO NOT use moth balls! they are poisonous to cats, dogs, many other animals and birds.
plant marigolds. rabbits hate the smell and won't go near them generally.
Reply:*Yellow Marigolds~marigolds are hearty, and can be used as a natural deterent for pests in the garden.I use these in my garden and in all flower beds and are they are able to keep my flowers pest free. They also keep rabbits and other smaller pests out of your garden. They bloom a bright yellow, and are very hearty.
Reply:Get pa to sit out there with a shotgun should teach them! haha or you could put some chicken wire in the shape of a dome over them. Either should work :P
Reply:place a small fence around them.
thats about it. elephant ear is also known as Tarot root and is sold in grocery stores, so people like to eat it too!!!
Reply:Start eating the rabbits! Or maybe getting a dog might help. Actually, the method suggested by "Urbanbul" is used successfully in Australian semi-urban gardens.
Reply:Try moth balls around the plant not many.
I've seen a "recipe" to make a bird bath out of cement and a large elephant ear. Need kind of cement,etc thanx
pile sand in a heap, place elephant ear leaf "face" down, pour cement on top, set, flip, pull off leaf. Voila!--shallow bird bath that looks like an elephant ear leaf. can also us other large leaves, but the one I saw was grand.
I've seen a "recipe" to make a bird bath out of cement and a large elephant ear. Need kind of cement,etc thanx
Just did this last week in a state convention for master gardeners in Texas. You need a box, Portland cement and play sand plus the leaf you want and make sure it has nice veins. You pile the sand in a mound and mix 2:1 cement to sand and add water to make it a thick consistency that when you squeeze a hand full it stays together. Lay the leaf vein down and pile the cement mix on it and make a nice edge about half an inch. You can put a whole in the center if you want to make a fountain too. By the next day, everyone got to pick theirs up and take it home. You can add color to the cement which looks so much more natural than painting it too.
I've seen a "recipe" to make a bird bath out of cement and a large elephant ear. Need kind of cement,etc thanx
Just did this last week in a state convention for master gardeners in Texas. You need a box, Portland cement and play sand plus the leaf you want and make sure it has nice veins. You pile the sand in a mound and mix 2:1 cement to sand and add water to make it a thick consistency that when you squeeze a hand full it stays together. Lay the leaf vein down and pile the cement mix on it and make a nice edge about half an inch. You can put a whole in the center if you want to make a fountain too. By the next day, everyone got to pick theirs up and take it home. You can add color to the cement which looks so much more natural than painting it too.
How do you transplant an Elephant Ear?
I have a number of Elephant Ears growing next to each other and they are growing out of control and I need to transplant them but this is the first time I've ever had them so I don't know how to properly transplant them.
How do you transplant an Elephant Ear?
The day before you plan to divide the plants, give them a good watering. This will help loosen up the soil around the roots and reduces the trauma to the plant. Before you dig up the plant to be divided, make sure you have prepared your holes for the new plants to go into. You don’t want them to be out of the ground any longer than they have to be.
Reply:If they aren't HUGE it should be easy to moisten the soil before you dig and dig up the bulb and all and move it quickly to it's new location.
If they are HUGE, I would cut all the leaves except one and dig and transplant as soon as possible.
All the energy is in the bulb and not the leaves so either way I think you should be fine.
Good luck.
Reply:The best thing to do is cut off all or most of the leaves, dig out the bulb, saving some of the feeder root if you can. If not, it sounds like it should have plenty of food reserves, so they will be fine.
Cutting the leaves off may sound harsh, but when you are transplanting like that it is the best thing to do. The leaves are so big, they can tip the bulb, which will no longer have the deep feeder roots to anchor it. They will grow back fast enough after new roots grow out into the soil to achor the bulb.
shoe lasts
How do you transplant an Elephant Ear?
The day before you plan to divide the plants, give them a good watering. This will help loosen up the soil around the roots and reduces the trauma to the plant. Before you dig up the plant to be divided, make sure you have prepared your holes for the new plants to go into. You don’t want them to be out of the ground any longer than they have to be.
Reply:If they aren't HUGE it should be easy to moisten the soil before you dig and dig up the bulb and all and move it quickly to it's new location.
If they are HUGE, I would cut all the leaves except one and dig and transplant as soon as possible.
All the energy is in the bulb and not the leaves so either way I think you should be fine.
Good luck.
Reply:The best thing to do is cut off all or most of the leaves, dig out the bulb, saving some of the feeder root if you can. If not, it sounds like it should have plenty of food reserves, so they will be fine.
Cutting the leaves off may sound harsh, but when you are transplanting like that it is the best thing to do. The leaves are so big, they can tip the bulb, which will no longer have the deep feeder roots to anchor it. They will grow back fast enough after new roots grow out into the soil to achor the bulb.
shoe lasts
.I would like to know if I need to dig my elephant ear up.They are so big there pulling out of the ground.?
I live in Poplar Bluff, Mo. and I have some elephant ear that the leaves are from four feet to five feet tall. Steams are at least six feet tall. They are pulling out from the ground. I just wanted to know if it would be best to remove for the winter and replant next year. I need to know for sure that you remove them after the ferost. These ekephant ears are the biggest ones I've had in years and don't want to lose them. I sure do hope you can help me. Thank you!!!
.I would like to know if I need to dig my elephant ear up.They are so big there pulling out of the ground.?
I have always dug mine up. they produce more 'bulbs' and you can separate them and space them better each year you plant them. like the others said- keep them in a dry place. after mine are dry i put them in a potato sack, the mesh kind and hang them in the laundry room until i get ready to plant next year. i have also grown them in a large container in the house all year round. :-)
Reply:What in the world is this? Is this a tree? Or What?
Reply:If they've been "happy" year after year, then leave them alone. If they are new and seem crowded, then remove them after the frost so that they will be dormant when their location is changed.
Reply:You can divide them and give them to friends or move some to another location. They are so pretty and expensive to buy. My aunt is going to divide hers and I am on the list to get a clump yeah.
Reply:If you live in an area that gets frost they definitelyneed to be dug up after teh first frost. Dig them out of the groung and put them in a cool dark place to dry for a few days. Then pack them in vermiculite for the winter.
Reply:They'll be fine where they are. If you look around the base of the plants you will see "runners" that can be pulled or cut and potted to be taken indoors if you want to be absolutely sure they survive the winter. They'll even grow in water and nothing more. I've got a gazillion E ears, three different varieties.
Reply:i've seen them come back year after year, Cut them back after the first frost
Reply:YES...you need to dig them up and store them where they will not freeze. Your winter is too cold for them. You can bury them in a bucket with some peat moss or something like that. Keep them dark and dry.
Reply:dig it up that plant will die in cold whether and put it in a warm place maybe your home or car port if it`s warm or put in building in wheel barrel with a heater near and check on it each day hope i helped
.I would like to know if I need to dig my elephant ear up.They are so big there pulling out of the ground.?
I have always dug mine up. they produce more 'bulbs' and you can separate them and space them better each year you plant them. like the others said- keep them in a dry place. after mine are dry i put them in a potato sack, the mesh kind and hang them in the laundry room until i get ready to plant next year. i have also grown them in a large container in the house all year round. :-)
Reply:What in the world is this? Is this a tree? Or What?
Reply:If they've been "happy" year after year, then leave them alone. If they are new and seem crowded, then remove them after the frost so that they will be dormant when their location is changed.
Reply:You can divide them and give them to friends or move some to another location. They are so pretty and expensive to buy. My aunt is going to divide hers and I am on the list to get a clump yeah.
Reply:If you live in an area that gets frost they definitelyneed to be dug up after teh first frost. Dig them out of the groung and put them in a cool dark place to dry for a few days. Then pack them in vermiculite for the winter.
Reply:They'll be fine where they are. If you look around the base of the plants you will see "runners" that can be pulled or cut and potted to be taken indoors if you want to be absolutely sure they survive the winter. They'll even grow in water and nothing more. I've got a gazillion E ears, three different varieties.
Reply:i've seen them come back year after year, Cut them back after the first frost
Reply:YES...you need to dig them up and store them where they will not freeze. Your winter is too cold for them. You can bury them in a bucket with some peat moss or something like that. Keep them dark and dry.
Reply:dig it up that plant will die in cold whether and put it in a warm place maybe your home or car port if it`s warm or put in building in wheel barrel with a heater near and check on it each day hope i helped
How to condition an elephant ear leaf for display in a flower show.?
An elephant ear is a very large plant grown from a bulb. It ia a tropical plant.
How to condition an elephant ear leaf for display in a flower show.?
You can also use mineral oil on the leaf. Use cotton and not a rag for wipes and do it a day or two before the show.
Reply:My grandmother used to rub mayonaise or baby oil on her leaves to make them shine.
How to condition an elephant ear leaf for display in a flower show.?
You can also use mineral oil on the leaf. Use cotton and not a rag for wipes and do it a day or two before the show.
Reply:My grandmother used to rub mayonaise or baby oil on her leaves to make them shine.
How do I separate 2 large elephant ear plants?
I have 2 large elephant ear plants outside that are now 6 -7 ft tall. I would like to separate them and transplant more elsewhere in my yard. Is this possible?
How do I separate 2 large elephant ear plants?
You are presumably speaking of Colocasia. There are others, but this is the one usually grown as an ornamental.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colocasia
They are water-dependent tropical plants, and tolerate no frost whatsoever. The rhizomes naturally propagate and once dug up, natural division lines are apparent.
Reply:I live in zone 6 so I need to dig mine up after the first frost. I would suggest using a sharp knife in between the two plants to separate them. The one plant that will be moved should have some of it's leaves removed to balance the loss of roots to support the plant. It should then be well watered for a couple of weeks. If the plant shows decline(excessively drooping leaves) remove all but the newest leaf. Good luck.
Reply:use a machete or sharp shovel and divide them.
plant in position and keep moist for the next few weeks
How do I separate 2 large elephant ear plants?
You are presumably speaking of Colocasia. There are others, but this is the one usually grown as an ornamental.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colocasia
They are water-dependent tropical plants, and tolerate no frost whatsoever. The rhizomes naturally propagate and once dug up, natural division lines are apparent.
Reply:I live in zone 6 so I need to dig mine up after the first frost. I would suggest using a sharp knife in between the two plants to separate them. The one plant that will be moved should have some of it's leaves removed to balance the loss of roots to support the plant. It should then be well watered for a couple of weeks. If the plant shows decline(excessively drooping leaves) remove all but the newest leaf. Good luck.
Reply:use a machete or sharp shovel and divide them.
plant in position and keep moist for the next few weeks
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