Elephant Ears Cold Hardy?
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Elephant ears : how difficult?
Comments (5)They are very easy to grow. I grow mine in large 10 gallon pots and keep them well watered. I plant them at the end of May (same zone as you) and they really don't do much until the warm weather comes in late June. I do not save mine each season becuase the roots are VERY dense and it is hard to clip everything off so it won't rot over the winter. Well worth it. I think you can even get them at WM for 3-5 bucks, so you should at least try them. I love clipping a leave off and putting it into a vase.. very modern and cool. Keriann...See MoreWanted: Exotic Elephant Ears
Comments (0)Looking for EE'sthat are unique or variegated. I have a load of succulents, agaves (some winter hardy to zone 7), palms winter hardy to zone 7 and lots or other stuff. Please contact me directly and don't just leave a message. I can't seem to respond thru GW. Thanks, Paul...See Morewanted: Hardy Bananas and Running Elephant Ears
Comments (0)I am making a fence row out of hardy bananas and Elephant ears, so I need a bunch lol. Also looking for EE's that are not hardy. Please check out my list, would love to make a big trade....See MoreUpright Elephant Ears Hardiness Q.
Comments (5)Broomhildah, they are "root hardy" here in Birmingham. I always cut them down, fill a large black, plastic flower pot with chopped leaves and cap it upside down over the stumps for protection. Here it always comes back. I remove the pot of leaves around April 1. If frost threatens, I cover it with a flower pot. Next year, when frost time comes, just break off a few of the side shoots that come off the old trunk and plant them for plants to share with friends. If you plant your large one now, it will have time to become established before winter. Now, about the top. Cut it off near the ground after planting. The stump will put out new plants all around itself. Cut remaining stump to an appropriate length and stick it down into a large pot, maybe a 5 gallon bucket with drain holes. Place it in the shade. You will never know by looking that it was ever removed from the mother plant. It will root and you have another plant. If you have leftover stump pieces, I would stick them in a pot of soil and I believe they may root as well. Feel free to email me if you have more questions....See Moresandienc
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