HOW TO GROW ELEPHANT EAR PLANTS | UPDATES | ALOCASIA | COLOCASIA | XANTHOSOMA

[@MichaelDeNicola]

that sassy little cat really steals the show 😂

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

HaHa! That's Jonesy and he's a stinker

[@1959RT]

Your cat walking away asif he didn't hear you was absolutely hilarious. I'm waiting for a couple of Taro bulbs that I ordered to arrive. My fingers will be crossed once I get them and plant them. Your home is very beautiful and all of your plants are living the life. Happy growing.

[@judymckerrow6720]

I’m on the struggle bus with my elephant ears, yours are coming along very nicely!🌷💚🙃

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Oh no! Mine were very slow this year compared to the last few years. I'm sure yours will be ok 💚

[@LamarsLawnCare]

Blessings 💞, I like those acorns in the bowl with your plant😊 great idea 😊

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Thank you! 😊

[@LamarsLawnCare]

@@TheThriftedPlanter welcome 🙂

[@darlarodriguez2186]

Some really nice plants you have. I heard you mention Wells Springs Garden and was wondering if you were happy with all the plants you received from them. I tend to order on line, just one plant to begin with to see if their product is well packed and in good condition. I ordered an elephant ear from Wells Springs Garden and waiting to be delivered.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Thank you! Yes! The plant I got was packaged well. I’d def order from them again

[@darlarodriguez2186]

@@TheThriftedPlanter Thank you, it's hard finding some good vendors that send a good product. Needless to say, I've marked off two already, who sent me two bad bulbs and four plants without a good root system. Thanks for getting back with me so soon.

[@GlobeTrekkingwithMzFab]

I just absolutely LOVE ❤️ ❤❤ your watching your channel ‼️ I’m a new “Plant Mama” so I’m learning as I go. My children are: 1 large Alocasia 🐘 ear, ( Fiona aka Fi-Fi😊), a fairly sizable Monstera Deliciosa , 2 Bromeliads, several Pothos, 2 Ponytail Palms, a Majesty Palm, 2 Bromeliads, 1 Prosper Bamboo, and a Maranta(dang didn’t realize I had so many kiddos😂). Everyone seems to be happy in their newfound 🏡. They are really thriving! As a new plant 🌱 mom I have a tendency to overthink , and freak out when I see any new occurrence involving my babies. Is this normal , or am I being extra ?🤔 When moments like this happen I immediately retreat to your channel for answers , and solutions to my problems. Thanks for sharing so much because your content is informational and comforting!

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Awww! So exciting!! You have a great start to your collection! You are totally normal! I still get so excited when my plants do something new 💚💚💚💚. Thank you so much for your kind and sweet words

[@LamarsLawnCare]

​@@TheThriftedPlanterblessings 😊

[@LamarsLawnCare]

Simply beautiful, blessings 2u😊

[@bonniehyden962]

Can one grow Calocasia in the house? I have a sleeping porch turned living room with mostly east facing windows (also 2 windows facing north, 1 facing south). I would LOVE to fill it with plants, including some larger ones. Any special tips I need to pay attention to if grown inside? Edit: living in Deep East Texas, zone 8b, I think.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Yes you can! Treat it like any other houseplant. East light is great! Water when soil is dry 2 inches down. Fertilize regularly 💚

[@bonniehyden962]

@@TheThriftedPlanter , thank you so much! 🤗

[@Tree_Village]

Thank you for a great video! So informative and fun 😊 Quick question! My elephant ear is about 3 feet tall its in a large pot, about 2 feet deep, it has two or three leaves at a time but is really too tall to stand up. It is starting to fall over :/ I had it propped against a window but i think the light from the window was too intense so i moved it away but now its drooping hard without support... Any tips would be so helpful! Thank you!

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

I'm sorry your plant is struggling. Off of the top of my head I'm thinking it could be a lighting issue. If it's not getting enough light it can grow leggy. When the stems get leggy they get weaker and it's harder for them to hold up their foliage. Maybe putting it back to higher light and rotate the plant every week or two so it gets even exposure. Just know that when a plant gets leggy it's not easy to correct and you may have to provide continuous support for the droopy stems. The new foliage that is "born" in higher light should be fine. Good Luck!

[@loveprincess4045]

Hi my grandma passed and no one’s been caring for her plants she has one of these but some of the leaves are dead is it any way possible to save it please 😩💕

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I miss my grandma so much and have some of her plants💚. If all the leaves are dead I would cut the plant down close to the soil line. If it’s been recently watered I’d let the soil dry half way down before watering again. Because it doesn’t have any leaves it won’t be able to photosynthesize or make energy for its self. So water sparingly and keep an eye out for new growth. If it looks like it’s rotting it might be too late.

[@loveprincess4045]

@@TheThriftedPlanter the roots are still big and pretty, thank you so much ❤️ last question what’s the best soil to use ?

[@DuBrolyMusic]

So, how does one grow elephant ear plants? This video just showed us a collection of elephant ear plants.

[@MirandaMGray26]

How do you propagate it? I have a horticultural class. That I’m taking I need to propagate the elephant ear.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

These are typically propagated by offsets 💚

[@yesidtac7863]

Muy buen trabajo

[@IMLovelydove23]

🐘 👂 🌱💚Beautiful A friend gave me 6 elephant ear bulbs. I shared them with neighbor's. An saved 2 for myself an my sister.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Awww that was so nice of them and you. Did you get yours planted yet?

[@goldeandavis]

I planted for elephant ears in the house how long do it take for them to start pushing out the bulb this is my first time Platinum

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

It can take anywhere from a month or two before you see growth above the soil in my experience.

[@whitneysolier1102]

Thanks for the info on how to check your bulbs, I have been a little concerned about not seeing growth in some of the bulbs that I planted indoor. You have some beautiful Alocasias. Your going to have me stalking Lowes now 😁

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Thank You!!! Stalking Lowes is what we need to do all the time lol. That's how you find the good stuff.

[@LamarsLawnCare]

Alocasia California is beautiful, like ur personality 😊

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Thank you!! 😊

[@LamarsLawnCare]

@@TheThriftedPlanter welcome 🙂

[@dovedarby]

love your elephant ear collection! is it true you always need to cut back the colocasias but alocasias don't need to be cut back in winter?

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Hi there! Thank you! I don't cut them back when kept indoors. I know that they can tend to go dormant during the winter and at that point they may die back to the soil on their own then wake again in spring. Mine have all stayed awake so I'm not sure if you have to cut them

[@dovedarby]

@@TheThriftedPlanter ok thanks for the advice!

[@rlenabarno]

Hi, love your channel and space! How did the Mojitos turn out? And the small starters feom the mail too?

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Thank you so much! They were really slow to start and didn't get to big. I think if I had bigger bulbs it would have been different

[@lahuertadeltiomeno2009]

thank you friend for all the information you are my inspiration to make my garden you already have a new subscriber

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Aww that's sweet! I'm so glad your gardening!

[@flexflash7890]

Can I plant my this time of year I want to gift them to my brother this coming spring and tip I saw some on sale in his zone 6b I would love to surprisehim🙏🏾

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

For sure! Just keep them as houseplants

[@flexflash7890]

@@TheThriftedPlanter thank for responding

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

Try a Pinguicula or Drosera to get rid of the gnats! The plants I mentioned are carnivorous and you'll be getting rid of them the fun way 😈

[@FinleyCee]

Thank you for this video!! I love all of your elephant ears but man that full Alocasia is EVERYTHING!!!! When you put it outside, will you leave it in the pot or put it into the ground? I have a very full one that’s outside but it’s so big , I feel intimidated by it. But I really want to build my nerves and go ahead and put it in the ground lol

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Thank you! I'm going to keep it in a pot. Only because I want to bring it back inside for winter and won't feel like digging it up 😂

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

I bet If you plant yours in ground I bet it will get huge!

[@FinleyCee]

I think I may do it!!🤣

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

@@FinleyCee You got this!!!

[@jflwrs]

Planted my elephant ear bulb a few days ago and it has an odor coming from the pot. Should I be concerned? No odor prior to planting.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Hmm might be some fungal or mold action going on. Make sure it's getting good air flow so that soil can dry out some

[@olgalydiavidal1375]

Omggg please help! I’m new with my elephant ears and I’m so stressed ugh not sure if I overwatered or if it has pests. It has like cuts through 2 of the leaves. Like someone just grabbed a knife and slit leaves here and there. Can’t even explain! I keep looking for videos but can’t find any with this particular problem. Love your video and all your plants!!! Please advise🙏😩🙈

[@eb4634]

I love your California Elephant ears 🪴 🌿 💚 just bought one today at Lowes... Hope it survives with me. I'm trying to get some tips from your videos, whether plant it outdoors or put it on a clay pot. It's so beautiful, I really want it to thrive like yours💚💚💚💚💚

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Thank you!!! You got this! Clay works fine but does dry out faster than plastic so keep it moist

[@jibranprince3564]

Wow so beautiful house 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jamesleverett883]

I need help it's been raining a lot my elephant ears are getting out of hand roots are starting to grow out the pot I'm scared to separate them cuz if I separated I can get over a hundred pieces I don't have enough money to do that what should I do they're getting very big and it's a showstopper if I separate them I can feel my whole front yard and backyard with another l for years I got them in pots I do not want them in the ground even my water lily that I dug at a creek it's getting out of hand too

[@jamesleverett883]

it look like I have no choice to buy a greenhouse get ready for the winter time I do not want to sell them or do not want to to give away a ton of people want some for free

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Oh wow! You can prune the roots If you want to keep it in the same pot. If you do want to divide the plant then give away your extras to friends and family. Good Luck!

[@blindbeauty6628]

what soil did you use to grow your elephant ears that bug? My neighbor has ears that are twice the size of yours and she got a bigger pot and she only used Miracle-gro moisture control. I am starting to see a difference but how can get mine that massive?

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Hi there! I got mine in promix soil mixed with compost. Fertilizing weekly or every other week, keeping it watered will help yours grow bigger.

[@LamarsLawnCare]

Wait 🫸. I can have collard greens mustards kale and alocasia this Thanksgiving with smoked turkey parts ? 😢 All those big leaves I threw away😂

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

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[@kristanreynolds6725]

So only one bulb per pot?

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Typically and any new babies that grow off the mother plant stay with her

[@judymckerrow6720]

How long have you had your plumeria?🌷💚🙃

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

I started it from seed about two years ago 💚

[@brixandblooms]

Cats are a trip. I'm waiting for bulbs to sprout myself; elephant ears and canna lillies. Thanks for the tip regarding not removing the bulb completely.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Your welcome! I hope your bulbs wake up soon!!

[@dsanford12]

Wait wait ........ People eat the bulbs ?

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Yep! They eat them many different ways 💚. I still haven’t tried them yet

[@taylorboyd1333]

Please tell me where you get the white plant tags from.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Yes! I got them from Amazon!

[@debbievilla4609]

Hi BEAUTIFUL ❤️ ❤️

[@tondaleahwillis-singh6932]

Thank you....it seems like I was checking mine for growth obsessively 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I guess I'm just impatient 🙃

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Your welcome! I check all the time 😀

[@carolrawsthorne7655]

I thought you were going to show how to plant elephant ears. Your title is misleading.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

The title says “How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants.” Not how to plant elephant ear plants. I do have a few videos about how to plant them on my channel

[@michellerigsby1321]

Your variegated plant will burn outside having the white leafs they can't handle direct sunlight!

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

It'll go in the shade for sure. I'll be starting it off in my screened in porch then moving it out to shade under a tree. Some sun or dappled sun won't hurt it for short periods of time if transitioned