Elephant ears are bulb plants that require shade, daily water, fertilizer and soil activator seaweed spray. Care for elephant ear plants in the months of March through October with this free video on gardening from the owner of a landscaping company.
Expert: Bill Elzey
Contact: www.showplacelawns.com
Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
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Thanks for the video as it is exactly what we needed. Well done!
Thanks for the instructional! I was a bit nervous buying them for the first time today let alone planting them in the ground shade. I have question though- how many bulbs per large container do you suggest? thanks
i think this dude got too much sun rays into his brain.
Thanks for the info. But, please help I've notice something is eating my ears rght at the vine of the plant. Please help!
Great video !! Just planted the elephant ear for the first time .. thank you so much for the info !!
Do i have to dig up the Colocasia Bulb for the Baltimore winter ?
Thank u for video, it was helpful, but I have to go back to Wright down about the spray and fertilizer part
great information.. thank you for the video
In the area where I live, a lot of my neighbors have these plants and I would like to acquire one for myself. I know you can buy bulbs on the internet but I'm not really sure what search for. I mean, what species are these?
Good Stuff, Thanks for the lesson
I’m Montagnard indigenous , I love toros especially when it rains so beautiful to see.
We have the Caladiums that are colored and they seem to be all dropping and I can't figure out why.. its just been bought from the store less than two months.
They are kept in a container pot and its by the front door under a 10 ft long front entrance and they are getting water with a moisture sensor always with plenty of moisture.
Thank for sharing the care tips👍
Is it okay to give NPK to elephant ear
Elephant ears thrive better with less water. Just looking at these, you can see they are getting too much sun. & I would not water these daily. Also you can fertilize in the winter but I would not do it as often. I keep a humidifier for mine.
Thank you for the video. Very useful information.
I didn't even realize these didn't like full sun. I have mine planted in direct sun everywhere. I just assumed they liked it since they get 7ft tall lol. I may need to try planting in the part sun area of my lawn next!
Thanks for the info on how to fertilize!
Thanks for the video 🙂 I found a huge elephants ear plant in the woods and took out a small one from the ground to take home. Since I took it out with the roots, I put the plant in water over night because I didnt have the soil or the pot ready 🙁 however, the next morning the water smelled bad and the leaves were mostly droopy and turning yellow. Is there any chance on saving the plant? How can I save it from root rot? 🙁
hello can you help me I hope .. I find the seeds but when should I sow that period? I'm in Italy, thanks
Thank you so much! I was given my girl as a gift and she is slowly turning downwards. The tips of her are browning. I watered her before this video, once a week thinking that a cup a week was sufficient. Now I feel horrible. All of her leaves are splitting. Shes bending at some of her stems. It's a total nightmare that seemed to happen overnight even though I know it was gradual. I'm a succulent owner and I really adventured out when I got her. She is an indoor plant to. Right next to my window. Is that bad?
Uuuhhhh ahhhh huh is it over old mate put me to sleep thanks needed a nap
Nice video
I just came from a different channel that just said this was a full sun plant. I’m confused.
Thanks 😊 great information
Thanks for the info. I'll keep mine in the shade! http://www.JesusReallyDoesLoveYou.com
thank you for all of the helpful info!! just acquired my first Elephant Ear and i am so excited!
Awesome! Thanks!!
Thank you. Good job sir.
They multiplied last year like crazy topped with wood chips throughout the seasons, especially during winter dormancy….coming in like gang busters northern middle Tennessee….but we had several late frosts and added straw mulch in huge quantities, since that is what I had on hand…..haven't seen wilt even through a few 90 degree days….I think the straw mulch must be retaining enough moisture, and continuing to multiply like crazy…..will feed more here shortly and keep really close eye for water needs…..thanks for feeding suggestions…..horticultural molasses?, fish emulsion…..
I am so happy that I have been taking care of my babies before I even watched this. I feel so so proud
I planted mine in full sun before watching this and they are getting burned alive! Time to move them.
Do I need to cut my elephant ears back in the colder months? I have then planted in a flower bed.
Perfect info. They love water; first and foremost. Add a bit of urea and watch out. You will have a jungle in Los Angeles. Trust me. And do not forget to talk to them. lol
Who want to buy elephant ear😊 Its 5k pesos only😇
It has many in place
Hey,
I just bought this plant and repotted it and watered it. It is super wet still after 3 days (it's in a balcony). Already one it's leaves are yellow. Have i overwatered?
How often do I change the dirt of a plant elephant ears
Great tips! Thanks for the video!!!
Thank you so much for the info. You basically answered every question that I had about my newly acquired potted elephant ears!
i water my elephant ear every 2 weeks, not 2 days…
Two of my leaves are super droopy, only two. Is that normal?
You did great for the limited info. I was more amazed that you was under the influence of something other than water to explain it.
This guy looks like the whole time filming he really needed to take a shit lol. Does anyone else agree ?
I'm sorry, I'm smoking a bowl and I can't help but think dude is messing with me by acting high as I feel, or am I being mean to the spectrum??? I was just feeling this is the longest 2 min video I've seen… Or did everything just slow down from that last hit? 🥴
Some of the leaves are turning yellow on my elephant ears any suggestions or cures
I like this guy. More videos with this guy!
2:30 And they're not in direct "(orgasm)" sunlight.
In what part of the country?
Some of the leaves on my elephant plants are getting white stuff on them, it doesn't wipe off, not sure why this is happening