I got this guy over the summer from a nursery that kept him outside, so he’s continued to thrive on my front porch — Midwest heat and humidity
We had a recent sudden drop in temp one weekend (usually 90, but went down to 75ish temporarily) and he lost his largest leaf instantly. So it had me wondering how I will prepare for fall and winter.
Do others bring their elephant ears inside for the winter? Heat pad, lamp, etc? Or should I harvest the corms and start from scratch? Any advice or experience greatly appreciated!!
by backswamphenny
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brought my regal shield in last year and it dropped all but two leaves over winter. i left her alone, barely watered and she was great. this spring i repotted, increased light, and began watering and she’s thriving (still inside because NC is having all types of weather stuff going on)
I have the same alocasia and also live in the midwest. I’m going the corm route over the winter. There’s no way I have enough light inside to support the full plant.
I personally would bring her in and get a good quality light. I don’t have one but need one soon. Lolol
Mine go outside in spring and summer and I side in winter.sometime I put a light on it sometimes not it does great
Needs abundant lighting indoors and temps between 74-85degrees would be great like humid weather shes stunning 🥰🪴💚🤗✌️
Needs abundant lighting indoors and temps between 74-85degrees would be great like humid weather shes stunning 🥰🪴💚🤗✌️
I have plant lights inside for my houseplants so I just bug spray them wipe the leaves good and add them to the crew.
I keep them cool and dry all winter. They go dormant and the leaves die off except maybe the lead. I don’t worry about light. In February I give it about a pint of water to keep it from drying up. In Spring they sprout when in is above 50F at night. I put it outside earlier than that and it grows new roots but doesn’t get leaves until it’s hot.
Mine live happily in my humid sunny bathroom