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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@druidofwicklowemerald7192]

COOL 😊😊

[@beanerschnitzel794]

9:19

[@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

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

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[@Plantmomofthesouth]

I love them!

[@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.

[@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?

[@indiancruise12]

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

[@ParksLazarus]

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

[@handoko2020]

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

[@asianangie7209]

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

[@sarahshaw1423]

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

[@lunauga7759]

Also eaten in the Pacific islands and its lovely.