Colocasia, Elephant Ear Plant. Esculenta. Propagation, Watering, Feeding, Winter Care. Top Tips.

#Colocasia Esculenta, also known as Elephants Ear Plant or '#Taro'.#elephantearplant
The rhizome (bulb or corm), is edible when cooked but can be poisonous raw. Wear gloves as parts of the plant may cause irritation to the skin.
The plant has huge leaves up to 60cm which resemble Elephant's ears, hence the name.
These amazing tropical plants require warmth and moisture to thrive. In the UK they are not hardy and require special treatment over winter. Move to a cool place, always above freezing, stop watering and allow to dry out so that the plant becomes dormant.
They propagate themselves by producing tiny side growths. These can be divided off and planted as a separate plant.
I have tried slicing some off with part of the corm as an experiment, subscribe to my channel and I will update you.
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[@irenemartinez8474]

I just came across your great video, very informational. I have a pot full of elephant ears as well and now know how to separate them.. thank you! New subscriber!

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Thank you very much Irene, much appreciated. Mark

[@tjjoseph333]

Great Video!

[@beanerschnitzel794]

just bought one elephant ear bulb it was $19.98 at Lowe’s in California. I’ve never spent that much for a single tiny bulb in my life! It better grow!

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

That's quite expensive in uk terms too. Good luck with it. Mark

[@bronsonperich9430]

Normal price in my country for a taro shoot is $2 NZD (about $1.20 USD). I've paid more but those were bigger, more mature shoots.

[@kwabenaiyare7246]

I quite enjoyed that. I live in barbados so nice warm weather. Will try to propagate some elephant ears tomorrow! Thanks so much! Felt I was in the garden with you!

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Ah thank you. I love Barbados! I have visited several times. Good luck with your propagation. My are really growing now. I'll do an update soon. Mark

[@druidofwicklowemerald7192]

COOL 😊😊

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Thank you 😊 Mark

[@beanerschnitzel794]

9:19 thanks for spraying to expose the bulb, that’s very exciting for me

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Yes i found that very interesting myself too.. Mark

[@Plantmomofthesouth]

I love them!

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Me too. And... They will be for sale soon 😊

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@ithinkitsjames619]

im growing my own colocasia gigantea, Thai giant, outside for the first time this year, a nice small easy starter..... but im so excited ive got my seeds ready to start germinating in a couple of months

[@beanerschnitzel794]

You’re brave! I want to learn how to grow from seed. Not a bulb, right?

[@carolrawsthorne7655]

Hi Mark. I’m new to Alocasia plants but have recently purchased three, two Regal Shield and one Low Rider. I paid £21.99 for each plant from my local garden centre. I looked on the internet before I found those and they we’re asking silly money. I put them out for the first time today and they wilted. The temp was only in the 60’s, is that to hot for them? I live in the North of England. Good look with the nursery.

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Hi carol. Mine are colocasiq whereas yours are alocasia. Alocasia is a houseplant which can go outside for our summers. Perhaps you made the move too suddenly and shocked them? It might be an idea to take them back in, let them recover and then gradually harden them off over a few days gradually. Hope that helps. Mark

[@bstardust85]

I'd love an update! I'm trying to learn how to care for a plant like this that has large dark brown spots on its leaves. Similar species?

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Hi brandi. If you look at my most recent video Colocasia Winter Care, this will give you a great update. Thank you. Mark

[@ParksLazarus]

What would you recommend for Southern California winters. Not super cold, do you think they will survive?

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Hi. I think it depends on your temperature range. What is the minimum temperature you experience? Mark

[@indiancruise12]

Hello Mark, Is this taro, I am trying to grow it as we eat the leaves and tubers. Creating a tropical garden too

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Hi there. Yes indeed it is taro. With the edible root.

[@lunauga7759]

Also eaten in the Pacific islands and its lovely.

[@asianangie7209]

They look happy in their new home. Hawaiians make poi from it.

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Now i will need to google poi and make some 😊 perhaps do a video

[@asianangie7209]

Lol, I personally am not a fan of poi.

[@handoko2020]

You can save water by just 'forking' the roots with bonsai rake or fork rather than spray them.

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Thank you very much for this tip. Mark

[@sarahshaw1423]

I've just found your channel 😊 do you have any updates? ❤

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Hi sarah. A bit of a disaster here. The loft i put them in was not insulated. It went to minus 6 or 7. I'm not hopeful. I'll do an update shortly. Mark

[@sarahshaw1423]

@Mark's Garden UK aww no what a shame but you never no. I've got a beautiful elephant ear and I've grown a few corms so I'm totally invested that you can bring your patch back x