Elephant Ear Alocasia Upright Extra Large
Extra Large Size: 13/15" Circumference
These tall elephant ears make a great
anchor for all types of planting. They provide the perfect amount of
shade for annuals, such as impatiens, and caladiums that dont do
well in full sun. As with most bulbs, bigger is always better. For elephant
ears this holds true as well, since the bigger the bulb the bigger the
leaves.
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Details
Light: full sun to partial shade
Height: 4-8 (depending on light,
water, growing season, etc.)
Hardiness: Perennial in zone 8+, annual
in colder zones
Planting: Soil must be above 55F at
night for one week before planting outside. To get a head start, plant
indoors 4 weeks before you plan to plant outside. Peel back the layers
of skin at the top of the bulb to reveal a green shoot. Plant the bulb
so its top is just above ground level.
Soil: A nice light potting mix containing
bark, perlite and peat moss.
Moisture: Keep soil damp while plant
is getting established; once plant has unfurled its leaves water liberally.
Elephant Ears like to be kept damp, we suggest that you mulch the soil
to retain moisture.
Feeding: Feed when planting with an
all purpose, slow release fertilizer (we suggest you try something organic)
and again when the plant is fully established and leaves are unfurled.
Bulb Reuse: Plan to dig bulbs up when
temperatures go below 40F at night. When the temperatures begin to drop,
stop watering to allow the bulb to begin to dry out. Trim foliage to
around 2 above soil level and dig up bulb. Trim off the remaining
stems and roots, dust dirt off and store in a cool dry place that does
not get below 40F.
Indoor Use: Only the Alocasia (upright)
can be grown indoors year round. Colocasia will go dormant.
Origin: USA
Warning: NOT for human consumption!
