How To Grow Elephant Ear Plants? 

Easy Way To Garden Amanda Remington

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Elephant ears are mostly known as Colocasia, Alocasia, Xanthosoma and Caladiums

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These plants are very similar and thrive under similar conditions, with some variability

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Bright indirect light or full sun

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Growing conditions 

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Loamy, well-draining soil

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Ideal climate 65 - 80 °F (18 - 26 °C) High humidity

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Fertilize once every two weeks 

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Prune back old leaves to induce new growth

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Growing tips 

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Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged

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Growing from seed is not so easy; a better method of propagation is by division. You will need a sharp, sterile cutting tool, a tray, and some paper for drying.

Propagation 

Full propagation guide is in our article! There are quite a lot of steps to follow.

That's the basic knowledge on growing and caring for Elephant Ear Plants Read our full guide to learn about pest prevention and most common problems with this plant!

Read more in our detailed article

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