I live in Poplar Bluff, Mo. and I have some elephant ear that the leaves are from four feet to five feet tall. Steams are at least six feet tall. They are pulling out from the ground. I just wanted to know if it would be best to remove for the winter and replant next year. I need to know for sure that you remove them after the ferost. These ekephant ears are the biggest ones I've had in years and don't want to lose them. I sure do hope you can help me. Thank you!!!
2006-10-14 17:20:56 · 10 answers · asked by goldiegarrett 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I have always dug mine up. they produce more 'bulbs' and you can separate them and space them better each year you plant them. like the others said- keep them in a dry place. after mine are dry i put them in a potato sack, the mesh kind and hang them in the laundry room until i get ready to plant next year. i have also grown them in a large container in the house all year round. :-)
2006-10-17 03:16:53 · answer #1 · answered by pandy37050 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 10:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll be fine where they are. If you look around the base of the plants you will see "runners" that can be pulled or cut and potted to be taken indoors if you want to be absolutely sure they survive the winter. They'll even grow in water and nothing more. I've got a gazillion E ears, three different varieties.
2006-10-15 00:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in an area that gets frost they definitelyneed to be dug up after teh first frost. Dig them out of the groung and put them in a cool dark place to dry for a few days. Then pack them in vermiculite for the winter.
2006-10-15 00:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by mluxia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES...you need to dig them up and store them where they will not freeze. Your winter is too cold for them. You can bury them in a bucket with some peat moss or something like that. Keep them dark and dry.
2006-10-15 05:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they've been "happy" year after year, then leave them alone. If they are new and seem crowded, then remove them after the frost so that they will be dormant when their location is changed.
2006-10-14 18:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can divide them and give them to friends or move some to another location. They are so pretty and expensive to buy. My aunt is going to divide hers and I am on the list to get a clump yeah.
2006-10-15 01:41:44 · answer #7 · answered by Susan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dig it up that plant will die in cold whether and put it in a warm place maybe your home or car port if it`s warm or put in building in wheel barrel with a heater near and check on it each day hope i helped
2006-10-14 17:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by phillip b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've seen them come back year after year, Cut them back after the first frost
2006-10-14 17:29:20 · answer #9 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What in the world is this? Is this a tree? Or What?
2006-10-17 07:59:29 · answer #10 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋