Planting Elephant Ears in Containers

[@cstrubes1]

This is the best video yet on the subject! Not only did you explain how you plant the bulb, but you explained why you did it that way or why you shouldn't do it a different way. Absolutely the perfect way to make an educational video!

[@dianakidd5688]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for answering the question of : “do you bury the growth, if your bulb has sprouted”. I have wanted the answer to this question for years! Thanks much!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Diana, you are very, very, very welcome. Glad we could be of help.

[@stephaniehenderson9877]

I love that you speak slowly and annunciate but not so slow that I feel like an idiot. This is the best planting video I've seen and will be looking at the rest of your stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@deuxcheveux7268]

I got interested in elephant ears last year and have watched numerous videos on KZbin in an effort to learn as much as fast as possible. Of all the videos I've watched, yours are the best. Full of great facts and explained in a professional and clear manner.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Dear Deuxcheveux, thank you for your comment. You have no idea how grateful I am. I love elephant ears. I have been planting our elephant ears that are left over at the end of the season. Some make it, some don't. But they really have become like pets for me. They are the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see at night.

[@barbielockett5839]

WHERE DO I GET MY ELEPHANT EARS...

[@GreyDancer42]

As a brit living in the USA I spit out my tea when this nice lady said "nestle that little bugger right into the pot". My 4 little buggers would say thank you for this video if they could, hopefully they will grow big & strong! Edit: I ended up visiting the website for Harvesting History and bought a wildflower seed pack and some coneflower seeds as well. I already got them! Shipping was super fast and everything looks great, can't wait to get planting.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

MB, I don't know how I missed your comment, but thank you. I had a wonderful laugh because of your comment, and I hope your little buggers THRIVE.

[@angelgardener2748]

Wow, so thrilled this video is still on KZbin. What a wealth of information!! Especially about being deer resistant, a big plus in our area. Thank you lady for a great video.

[@imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons]

I grew up around elephant ears and I love them I planted so many around my house and there cute little leaves are peeking through, I love plants they bring me joy more than humans. This video was relaxing honestly! 🙏🏾

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

I think I Got This!, what a sweet comment. Thank you. Your KZbin photo is lovely. Whoever took it produced a great photo.

[@imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons]

Harvesting History LLC awww thank you!! 🙏🏾

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Hueman, I agree. Plants bring me more joy than humans and I find sinking my hands in the soil is very relaxing.

[@ekuabaffour9642]

Thank u sooo much! Just came back to tell you guys about my outcome. I’m a novice gardener and decided to pls t tomatoes, eggplants and peppers! Let me tell you guys I followed every single step on how to mix her soil and I had a huuugeeeee harvest for all my plants!!! I just wanted to say thank you!!!!! Will keep on watching more of your videos.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Ekua, great news! Thank you for letting us know and congrats on your outstanding harvest. Way to go!!

[@gina00013]

I live in Zone 4a and grew my first elephant ears last year and LOVED them. I over-wintered the bulbs in a 45-degree heated garage and lost about half of them, so need to watch more of your videos to have better success. I was trying to find info to 'wake up' my bulbs plus the additional ones I purchased this spring, and found your video. It was SO helpful and I feel more confident and enthusiastic that I can keep these amazing plants alive and healthy! Thank you.

[@BarbaraMelera]

Gina, I share your love for elephant ears. They are amazing plants. Would you please tell me what happened to the elephant ears that did not make it. I may be able to help with some suggestions.

[@gina00013]

@@BarbaraMelera Hi, the ones that I lost were mushy. A few had mold on them. I stored them in a box, all touching, nothing else in box.

[@BarbaraMelera]

@@gina00013 OK, they were destroyed by mold. There are some pretty aggressive molds attacking elephant ears. This fall, if you dig them up, dust them with Copper Fungicide. This will definitely help a lot.

[@gina00013]

@@BarbaraMelera Thank you for the feedback, I will definitely try that product. It will worth the expense versus replacing bulbs. I just checked my bulbs that I started indoors for this year and I have a couple shoots just breaking the surface! After weeks and weeks of staring at dirt, it is so exciting. 🌱 I’m appreciating your channel and super appreciate your replies.

[@BarbaraMelera]

Hooray Gina. Keep asking your questions. Excited for you that the ees are sprouting.

[@kevinmak4978]

This is honestly the PERFECT video for what I was searching. I just bought my bulb today and I can't wait to see it grow huge! Thank you for the video, you did a great job explaining the whole process!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Kevin, Thank you for your kind comment. I wish you much success with your elephant ear. Remember, this is not only a plant. Over the years, it will become a friend and companion. This is what I love about these plants.

[@mawg7598]

Hello, and THAN You for the information on elephant ears. Last summer my husband surprised me with an elephant ear bulb. I was so excited. We started it in a pot that I believe was a large palm tree: much bigger than an 18" one. Well, it grew n grew n grew. We had more compliments on it. It faired through the winter, it died off, n then it came back. Already, as of this date 3/20/23, it is getting bigger n the babies are coming out too. You gave some great tips n I will follow them. I wish I cld post a picture, but I don't know how. We r in our 70's, those wonderful Golden Years. Where we live is in Mississippi about 1 mile from the Gulf of Mexico. God bless u n urs. Marguerite from the Mississippi Gulf Coast

[@Jssmommyof2]

I just went outside and covered the top of my bulbs with soil. Thank you for that tip!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

You are welcome and your elephant ears thank you too!

[@verdabaerg2246]

Very very informative....just planted 2 elephant ears today...so exciting....keep up your good work

[@bredavis3772]

Thank you for the detailed information. Every site was telling me the compounds to put in the soil but never the amount of each thing. This will be my first time planting elephant ears.

[@followerofyeshua2925]

This video really helped me know how to plant the elephant ear bulb I just purchased for the first time! Thank you!

[@dougm2250]

I grew Colocasia elephant ears on Long Island where the temps would get down to zero degrees F. One year I decided to grow them out of a large compost pile i kept in the corner of the yard where I dumped my leaves and grass clippings and discovered they would over winter fine providing they had enough covering of Fall leaves. They would grow back bigger and stronger the next season and made for a beautiful highlight.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Doug, thank you for this comment. Your compost pile must really be cooking and generating heat for the elephant ear roots. The heat of that compost is more important than the leaf covering, but the combination of the leaves and the compost are what is keeping those elephant ears alive. I envy you being able to keep your elephant ears in the ground.

[@eddiealexander5276]

Fantastic video and advice. The best on KZbin.

[@amy9639]

Excellent video. Been searching everywhere for proper instruction for weeks! Very clear and informative :)

[@sewhealthy560]

Thank you so much for the tip on the bulls eye. I always get confused and of which side goes up. Therefore, I have occasionally, rotted a few because I think I planted them upside down. I love elephant ears and they love my garden because they do very well. I have a huge variety of them and will definitely check out your website.

[@BarbaraMelera]

Thank you Sewhealthy for your kind comment. I, too, love elephant ears and have a lot of them.

[@hera6341]

you are absolutely wonderful. All of my questions were answered and the information provided everything needed to grow these beautiful plants.

[@tammywinter9268]

Loving this channel! Thank you..I love to grow elephant ears but now have some new tips to apply.

[@amybeckwith3332]

Wonderful!!! I'm new to elephant ears; this video was clear and with the detailed information I needed. Thank you!! I'll be going to your website to look around :). Subscribed.

[@virginiasams4438]

Thank you for the excellent information, I learned some new tips, getting ready to plant my large elephant ears here in Alabama !!!

[@Maria-jn4iw]

Wow a wealth of information. I’m on a roll watching all your videos.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Maria, Thank you so much. Very pleased that you could use the info. Stay Healthy, Garden Frequently.

[@lindawood635]

Such a great and informative video! Thank you! This helped me immensely. You were so clear!

[@palmcottageguy]

Thank you. This is very informative and no-nonsense. It is exactly what I was looking for.

[@emmadelatorre5948]

Simply The Best of The Best video on how to plant a bulb of elephant ear . Thank You so much !!!!!!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Emma, you are very welcome. I am so happy that we at Harvesting History could be helpful.

[@btrook1981]

I found some colocasia esculanta (mammoth elephant ears) for $12 for 2 bulbs at my local sams club and planted 14 of them this year. The planting area is part shade and part sun about 2 feet from a north wall and has been drip irrigated. I tilled the area up and amended with lots of cotton burr compost that I’m hoping this will ensure success. I’ll be using peters all purpose 20-20-20 water soluble once they are up and growing. This is my first time growing them and I’ve found your videos extremely helpful!!!

[@ayeikareviews6127]

Updates?

[@btrook1981]

Ayeika XH they came up really well and did good! I’m about to dig them up and store the corms for the winter. Next year I want to try the giants!

[@ayeikareviews6127]

Awesome thanks for the update I always wondered if Sam's bulbs are worth it

[@alisonpearson5782]

​@@ayeikareviews6127 😊

[@LovesOfJuneBug]

This is a GREAT informative video! Thanks!

[@jflwrs]

Best info yet for starting elephant ear bulbs......Thanks!!!!

[@SleepHeals]

Thank you sooo much for this wonderful information. I just purchased a mammoth elephant ear bulb and planted in my container today. I wanted to know how often should I water it.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Chastity, elephant ears can take a lot of water. They can even be grown at the edge of ponds, but since yours is in a container, I would recommend a thorough watering when the surface of the soil becomes dry. They are incredibly tolerant guys, so don't fret about watering too much. A great thing to do is to water with a high nitrogen water soluable fertilizer. They love that. Something like 10-5-5 would work.

[@SleepHeals]

@@harvestinghistoryllc3161 Thank you soooo much! Your knowledge is much appreciated and your videos have been the most helpful I've seen thus far! Again....thank you!

[@andrecfoster2477]

I forgot which side was the top. Thanks so much for the bulls-eye tip!!!! I may plant one on its side to see what happens

[@jamieb7342]

Well explained. I've planted many elephant ears but was not very sure which end to plant. Thank you! BTW, your tag on your hat.

[@candiceoldfield8703]

I just came across your videos/ Business and thank you for your helpful videos. I just purchased your Diamondhead elephant ear.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Great, Candace, and thank you for the comment and for the order. The Diamondheads are looking very good this year as are the White Lavas. I believe you will love your Diamondhead.

[@candiceoldfield8703]

Unfortunately the Diamondhead elephant ear was the only elephant ear bulb that didn’t grow. it rotted. All growing conditions were the same this one just didn’t make it

[@CoFFee123..]

I have never seen such a huge caladium tubers. I love caladiums and have started collecting them.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

KC thank you

[@knottygirl81]

Great vid. I purchased a small elephant ear plant and was concerned that I was putting it in a pot that was too large. It's clear to me that that pot may be best. Thanks!!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Knottygirl81 Glad our video could be helpful. Thank you for the comment.

[@vindexvindicem6481]

Thank you Madam, For your help.❤❤❤ J'habite à Paris et je débute la plantation des oreilles d'éléphant. Merci beaucoup pour vos precieux informations. God, Dieu, Allah bless you ❤❤❤

[@kimhutzler9111]

Great video, very informative! I got better info than from my local greenhouse. I wintered over mine an now have new growth and old floppy growth, could you give me suggestion how to deal with it? Can I split it, should it be planted deeper? There is a lot of stalks sticking out. Thank you

[@joematty1353]

Great video!

[@lorettadesio1365]

Such great info in all your videos! Barb, thank you for all the info. I love elephant ears. I just planted several for the first time this year and will continue to plant them.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Yay!! Loretta. If you haven't yet, try a black one. They are breathtaking. Take a look at our website, www.harvesting-history.com.

[@AnnaSoucek]

I fell in love already with them , thank you

[@BarbaraMelera]

Good for you. They are amazing plants.

[@EdensApple80]

Thank you! I think I planted mine upside down in the pot. 😂 The tip on the bullseye facing up is a lifesaver.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

EdensApple80, just dig it up and replant it. It will not hurt these plants. Thank you for the comment.

[@robertariglay8945]

Thank you for clearing up my confusion on planting my elephant ear bulb. Very useful information.😅

[@BarbaraMelera]

Roberta, glad we could be of help.

[@mamasaidsew4843]

Thank you. I've had some out in the yard that come back year after year so I know they will be fine in the ground here, but I grabbed a bag of 3 and am going to do a pot with some Bogan villa. Now I know how to plant it in the pot. Thanks.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

You are very welcome!

[@SweeTart77kkibble]

Such great info! And I am so happy to know the deer tip. I love seeing deer in my lovely wooded area but they are merciless when it comes to my plants so there will be lots o Elephants in my yard some spring. Will plant in pots early in my greenhouse to get a jump - good to know.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Kathleen, I have been told by some of our customers that it is the Mammoths that are the most deer deterrent.

[@joea4936]

Very good. I don't want to assume anything, show after I pot the bulb, do I put it in shade to get it to bloom?

[@rosetterivera5753]

Wonderful video lot that I learned. I had listen 3 many the video how to water this beautiful plants, every day or 2 a week other than that I love the video

[@andrabrewer]

great video!

[@jude2009]

Thank you elephant ear plant And canna bulbs make my summer 💯

[@BarbaraMelera]

jude, you are quite welcome. Enjoy your elephant ears and cannas. They are extraordinary plants.

[@mytimelesshome]

Excellent video!! Thank you so much!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Thank you, My Timeless Home

[@ericnewbegin8243]

Smart lady. Covered just about everything.

[@marjorieanderson503]

These are great tips 🎉 😊

[@BarbaraMelera]

Thank you Marjorie. Your comment is much appreciated.

[@nellson6951]

Very helpful info and explained very well. What about watering in the container and are they shade or sun lovers. Thank you !

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Nell Son, elephant ears like water. They can actually be planted in ponds, so keep the containers well watered. The soil should be constantly moist. In Hardiness Zones 9-11, elephant ears can flourish in full shade. In Hardiness Zones 6-8, they can flourish in partial shade, but in Hardiness Zones 4-5 they should receive full sun. Hope this helps.

[@msher479]

Good tips! Just didn't understand "crummy backyard soil". Do you mean sandy soil? I have heavy clay soil in my yard. Should i use less of it in the mix, 30%?

[@davek3312]

wonderful video! just planted mine ! thanx a bunch

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Dave, Great. Good Luck!

[@youextraaa3208]

Any tips on how often to water the bulbs while getting started? Or how moist to keep the soil? First timer here and I have purchased many bulbs to start. Loved the video! Great info!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Keep the soil moist to the touch, but do not let it puddle water.

[@Earthomo]

Nice presentation on how to place the bulbs in a container but how often to water? Where to place the container indoors and outdoors? How much sunlight?

[@lseeber01]

Mine in the front get shade the first half of the day and sunlight the second half. The one's in the backyard are in part shade, dappled. All do well.

[@matthewallegretto6702]

Barb, Thank you for the planting instructions. Do you water the newly potted Elephant Ear, or leave it in dry in the soil until germinated? In late autumn 2020, I lost my black Elephant Ears to FROST( not Covid-19!) I didn't dig them up in time & they got all slimy! Esculenta & Calidora were fine. I live in N. E. Ohio. Where do you live? The other day I dug out all my Diamond Head, Coffee Cups, Bikini Tini, & Aloha Elephant Ears. They're free standing in 5 gallon buckets in my garage. Looks like a jungle in there! Lol. Will any of these have bulbs/corms to go dormant? If so, should I let foliage die back slowly on their own or cut back to 6" & dry them out? I don't want to lose any of them...again! I haven't checked out your website yet. Going there next. I am happy to hear about your passionate relationship with your plants, I feel the same way about mine! Please, if you could respond with your thoughts I'd really appreciate it! Thank you, Matthew

[@kimworkman2425]

Informative video. How do you care for them before their outside time and after you bring them back inside. In fall

[@BarbaraMelera]

I treat them like giant houseplants. Water once a week and keep them near light, but they don't need sun and they can be several feet away from a light source.

[@caseyghaner]

Great video! Thank you❤

[@BarbaraMelera]

CG Thank you for the comment.

[@kitchenGardenofficalchannel027]

Beautiful sharing

[@trevorlaczkowski2314]

Thank you for the video and for the knowledge it helped me a lot.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Thank you. Please visit our website when you have the chance, www.harvesting-history.com/

[@TanyaScorpio]

Very informative. I'm in zone 7b. Is it okay for me at the end the season to cut the stems all the way back and leave the bulb in the group? Thank you in advance and your website is very nice.

[@brandyk333]

I am wondering the same thing, I’m in delaware

[@TanyaScorpio]

@@brandyk333 I ended up just doing nothing and found two plants in the store this weekend. I'll dig the bulb out and trash it. I'm sure it didn't make it through the winter.

[@brandyk333]

That stinks.

[@TanyaScorpio]

@@brandyk333 I know. In general I buy each year a bunch of tropical plants for my front. Looks gorgeous and just start over each year. I do different colors to whatever is popping.. I'm going to do more bulbs I say each year because this can be costly. Anyway have a good summer planting.

[@mcfaddenmelissal]

@@TanyaScorpio I live in Virginia, and I have been cutting mine down to ground level once first frost comes, then mulch over top and leave them. They usually come back the next spring, but this year was very mild, and I must’ve covered them up too deep or ground was too wet…so I dug them up and part were mushy, but I watched a video on scraping the mushy part off, and replanting the good part once it’s dried out. So, a month later, I am happy to report a few sprouts so I am hopeful!

[@brezbrez7845]

Thank you for your informative video. My plant put out a lily-like single flower a few weeks ago though it didn't last too long. May I ask the size of pot you would recommend if you want taller stems rather than have the plant fan out too much, as an indoor plant? I guess that would also have to do with lighting it gets-perhaps if it receives more overhead light with the rest of it shaded that would encourage its height?

[@leyknight756]

Wonderful video. Thank you for this tutorial. ❤

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Ley, thank you for your comment.

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

🤣🤣🤣just got my first pet and so looking forward to potting it up soon. Happy growing.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Sharon, good for you. Wishing you many good memories with this pet. Loved your comment.😊

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

@@harvestinghistoryllc3161 😊 happy growing.

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

@@harvestinghistoryllc3161 I have a question, if you don't mind me asking. My large pet has started sprouting and it looks as though those sprouts have tiny roots. I am tempted to cut one off to try and grow separate. Do you recommend this try? Happy growing.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

@@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden I would absolutely recommend you harvest the babies and plant them. They will grow, and others will continue to be produced.

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

@@harvestinghistoryllc3161 fantastic! Thank you very much!

[@lakeiaburgess2902]

I just bought 2 bulbs from Walmart, this will be my first time planting from seed, I would've loved to order 2 from you as well but you're sold out, will you be stocked anytime soon? This was very helpful information.

[@MsValove4]

I'm here bc I'm interested in buying a bulb from Walmart.

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Lakeia, we are not sold out of the elephant ear roots. Please go to harvesting-history.com/product-category/elephant-ear-roots/ You looked at elephant ear plants. We are sold out of them currently.

[@user-xx8wp2jl3l]

Do you fertilize your elephant ears? Thank you for your informative video on planting them.

[@ooohshepimpin]

Do I need to transfer to a bigger pot once it sprouts, or when the leaves start growing?? I just have a tiny bud above soil but the pot is small and I want a big plant.

[@lindaholder2222]

Just WHT I needed to hear thank you ❤😊

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

You are welcome.

[@shellbells339]

Im not sure where to place my pot. Haha Should I put it on the south side of my house until it starts to sprout?

[@lavelleperkins1442]

Thank you, this video was extremely helpful.

[@ellenm4839]

Once I've got my new Alocasia Odor Macrorrhiza elephant ear tubers planted per your instructions where do I put them. I read conflicting advice on this on KZbin. Some say a sunny windowsill, some say place where it is warm but no direct sunlight, others say other things so I'm confused. Where should I put them re light and temperature until our 7b climate allows me to put them outside? Thank you.

[@iceage6188]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@pretty95138]

Thanks..I potted a giant elephant ear 10 days back in a temporary pot..nothing is happening so far. I have it in my patio outdoor. I am in zone 9b and its staying in low 50s in night and gets to almost 80 in daytime. I hope leaving it outdoors is safe for the bulb. Is there anything I am doing wrong.

[@theworkinggardener5646]

Thank you so much. First time planting mine.

[@aprilbatley9265]

Ty im getting one gifted to me so clue what variety size or anything so thank you for the straight up facts

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

April, you are very welcome. We invite you to visit our Harvesting History website www.harvesting-history.com/ to learn more about your horticultural heritage and growing these beautiful plants.

[@mikesaldana4164]

What if the bulb has growth on it? Do you burry the the growth too? Mine has about 2 inches of growth already

[@cstrubes1]

I planted my elephant ear tube or in a pot and put it outside. It started to sprout and was looking healthy, but then we got a lot of rain. I noticed that the sprout is turning mushy and likely rotting. Is there anything I can do to save it?

[@clifforddaniels5877]

Thanks for your help I will try this.

[@alexlippard2360]

Great video--specific and informative!

[@destiny3423]

I planted an elephant ear for the first time this year and it turned out beautiful.. I happened to come across your video and I have 2 questions. 1) If next year I decided to put in an 18 inch pot, could I plant small annuals around the borders of the pot? 2) Do you carry edelweiss seeds in your store? An answer would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Destiny, planting your elephant ear in an 18-inch pot next year is a good idea and you can plant some annuals around the elephant ear. Harvesting History does not carry edelweiss seeds. Hope this helps.

[@destiny3423]

@@harvestinghistoryllc3161 Immensely.. Thank you!!!🌺

[@TamiGoldmann]

Thank you for making this video. Do you water it? Do I just bury it in the pot?

[@pamelapowless8620]

I live in SE Missouri and I cut my elephant ears off and covered with 3” of mulch and they came back every year I do the same with my banana trees

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

You are very fortunate to have a microclimate that allows your elephant ears to winter over. Also, is SE Missouri a hardiness zone 8? That would be warm enough to allow them to winter over. Thank you for your comment.

[@chitowntoy2033]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@Monkeh_Club]

Love the fact that it repels deer!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Melanie, so do I.

[@hwkifan]

Great video, so if I understand it correctly, these will should not be planted in the ground and left if you are in zone 5? Also, it needs full sun in this zone? I have a place I’d like to plant it outside, but can’t dig it up and save it over winter inside. Should I stick with a pot?

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Absolutely, they cannot stand the Zone 5 winter. Are you sure you could not trim all the top growth and dig up the root and store that during the winter?

[@janetdinatale9861]

I live in Zone 8 where it does get below 45 in winter at night. Do I need to pull the bulb before the temps dip? Or will it be a true perennial in the ground?

[@kim-is9tq]

Oh how I wish they were deer repellent! I have them planted with my hostas but to no avail.. I lost every single hosta repeatedly throughout the entire growing season. This year I'm going to try planting toxic flowers around my hostas... foxglove, larkspur, delphinium etc.

[@essexman66]

Hi I have potted up my elephants in a smaller pot as you advised and will keep it indoors till spring, how often should i water it whilst its still in the bulb state...great video thanks

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Harry, if you want them to sprout now, then water as soon as the soil surface is dry. If you do not want them to sprout, do not water until you take them outside.

[@essexman66]

@@harvestinghistoryllc3161 Many thanks

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

@@essexman66 Harry, you are welcome.

[@dhimes3]

wonderful.....I have sent for the giant variey out of Sri Lanka...can I plant those in a pot if so what size?...

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

dhimes3, you can plant them in a pot. Mine is planted in an 20 inch diameter, 18 inch deep container and is thriving there.

[@dhimes3]

@@harvestinghistoryllc3161 Thank you...soil wise.....100% planting soil??

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

@@dhimes3 no, check out our video on the best soil mix for containers. That is what we recommend.

[@firedawgysgirl5216]

I cover my plants when it is frosty out....I live in Charleston South Carolina, can this also be done for the Elephant Ear in a pot?

[@denicer1936]

I am new to gardening Can I use miracle grow bloom booster on these as a fertilizer?

[@jaybeeshultz]

Where can I purchase bulbs like you show. I've ordered on line earlier and received tiny little bulbs not much larder that a 50cent piece. I'd like to be able to obtain more mature and larger specimens.

[@tammybrandt6453]

How often should you water the bulbs once planted and before the plant emerges?

[@maribellerma7717]

Thank you for your video. I just found your channel and subscribed! I planted three elephant ears a few weeks ago and I may have done it wrong. Only one is growing. Can I repot now or should I wait to see what happens? I may be overwatering too!🤨🤷🏻‍♀️ idk what to do, please help me. Thank you so much!

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Maribel, I am so sorry for the delayed response. If you have good drainage and your pot does not stand in water, you cannot overwater. I would dig up the two that are not growing and see what is going on. You may delay their growth by a few days, but it won't permanently hurt them.

[@MrJazzeman]

How often do you water the bulb once it's in the pot? And should I put it in a shaded or sunny area?

[@jennyf7800]

Would any of this information also apply to the other colocasias and alocasias?

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Yes, with this caveat. There are colocasias and alocasias that are much smaller. Most of those will do fine remaining in a 10-12 inch diameter pot. There are a few colocasias and alocasias, like Thai Giant that are so large they probably should be grown in the ground entirely. We are experimenting with our first Thai Giants this year to see what happens when they are grown in pots. Hope this helps.

[@jennyf7800]

@@harvestinghistoryllc3161 Thanks much! Happy planting.

[@christineborgatti3760]

Ok, I'll get one, but what do I do for the second season?

[@BarbaraMelera]

Christine, either bring the plant in its pot into your home and treat it like a houseplant or if you dig it up, store it in a cool, but dry dark area.

[@chunkymonkey4life791]

Hi I just recently started gardening and would love to know what is the best thing to do for my elephant ear. I see most people plant them in pots but I was hoping to plant directly in ground. Is pot method the only way? Also would they do well by trees that give them partial shade or would they do better in full sun? I live in an 8b/9a zone

[@harvestinghistoryllc3161]

Chunkymonkey, elephant ears love being in the ground in your hardiness zone and they love partial shade when planted in your zone.

[@chunkymonkey4life791]

Harvesting History LLC awesome thank you so much for you’re feedback!!☺️