Thanks for these wonderful insights! I have adopted an old Elephant Ear plant from my local shop (they put it on discount as it was getting too big and messy) and this plant had developed a long, very long, massive tuberous "trunk" which makes it look like a weird tree: it has four groups of leaves growing around the "trunk" at the base, and another group right on top of it. If it wasn't for the big lushy leaves, one could assume it's a palm haha Just now, thanks to your video, I understand that this "trunk" is a group of corms that were continuously agglomerating one on another through the years. Honestly, I don't mind how it looks, but I'm concerned about my plant's health. I'm noticing that as it grows, the group of leaves at the top is starting to become very heavy, causing the structure of the trunk to bend. Although I'm terrified of the idea of cutting it and killing my giant, I think there will come a time when I won't have a choice! Any advice is highly appreciated :)
Thanks for the video. I'm in zone 6b MA. Last year I did caladiums for the first time and its true they take their time. I like the elephant ears in your garden they look so beautiful.
Love 💕 the elephant ears you overwintered , I’ll be on the lookout for one of those . Sadly i don’t have any really warm room in my house so my tea or coffee cup elephant ear will have to wait for warm weather. I just got a bag of mixed Caladiums from Home Depot yesterday, they didn’t have white ones and that’s what I really wanted but as a Gardener I had to bring something home , right . Good to know about the watering, I’m sure now that’s how I killed my corms before because I watered regularly and not just a little. Makes perfect sense that they don’t need much water without roots, thanks Yulia
I live in Panama City FL and Elephant ears grow naturally like weeds in my garden. They froze this winter from 17 degree night. Waiting to see it they will grow back.
You've inspired me to grow Elephant Ears this year! I always enjoy the pictures of them in your yard. I live in zone 5a and love pineapple lillies. I grow them in a huge pot and put the pot in the basement for the winter. I noticed that they are now showing growth. I never water after they are brought inside, so it amazes me. Even though we have 6 inches of snow here in southern Wisconsin I know spring will come someday! I always enjoy your videos!
I love elephant ears too! Mine were gigantic last year bigger than me LOL! They just started peeking out of the ground this week it’s been so warm! I just got a big bag of them to plant out so I’ll have more they are so amazing ! And caladiums are so very pretty too !!!! Thanks for sharing! 💚🤍🖤🌺🌸🌿🪴🌳🍀🍀🍀🍀
I bought some elephant ears and caladiums from Costco and put them in soil a month ago(zone 4), I didn’t see any growth so got impatient and decided to see what’s going on underneath the soil and dug them up , to my surprise they are forming roots and growth point but I placed the bulbs/corms upside down , so I fixed them and put them back on south facing French door on top of heat vents, so far those looking promising!!
I've been hesitant to try Elephant Ears here in Paris (6B?) after having grown up with them in Southern California as Perennials! Caladiums too💜. Now that I know I can dig and store them, I will definitely try this year, thanks to you and your advice. And I think we're about the same Zones.
Thank you for the detailed information. I overwintered two elephant ear as houseplants and it is helpful to know that their growth slows. I wasn't sure what was happening! When you put the lid on the Caladium container are there any holes in it. Is the lid latched? I've not experienced success with Caladium yet but I'm going to try again! They are just too beautiful!
Excellent video! Don’t know how I missed it back in Mar; I sure could’ve used this info. Now I’ll be getting a very late start with my EEs and caladiums. Have you heard the term “de-eyeing”? Growers say you should cut out the largest eyes on caladium corms to force more leaves, otherwise, you will only have a few large leaves. Have you ever done this?
Perfect timing ,I am looking for one like you grew as a house plant …had one last year but I killed it . Well, when I removed it for storage I thought I had cut it wrong so I tossed it ."..wasn’t til I saw your video that I saw I had done it correctly 😳🤨 will try again this year !
I grow and overwinter elephant ear in nursery containers, some 2 gallon size, some 10 gallon size. Debating now when to bring them out of the basement as I can’t put outside until the end of May. Northern Michigan, zone 5/6.
last year i put them in pot too early like now, and had the hard time checking on them and not to rot them, I had plastic boxes all over my house, and felt exasperated with them, this year i start in may, they need warm.
@@ydoyougarden I live in Michigan as well. Can I plant straight in the ground around the same time? Or should I start in pots inside? Will they transfer well from pot to ground? This will be my first time trying elephant ears.
I bought a caladium a couple yrs ago, I don't think it liked my soil, or maybe it wanted more sun. This yr it's going in a planter, I'll move it around if I have to, to make it happy..
Love the videos you put out ,,I have elephant ears but they don’t seem to have big bulbs actually they don’t even have bulbs ,nor do my other big green leaf one like you showed that you had out doors were those the elephant ears
Thank you for another informative, inspiring video, Yuliya. You have convinced me to try growing these. I found a nursery online that sells Colocasia Esculenta Black Coral, Black Magic, Black Stem, Coco, Diamond Head, Kona Coffee, Mojito, Tea Cup, and White Lava. Which ones would you recommend for a newbie? Which ones by the sidewalk did the teenagers take selfies in front of?
@@ydoyougarden Thank you for the kind reply. Colocasia Esculenta Esculenta are on sale right now at Longfield, so I just ordered 3 packs of 2! Of course, I couldn't resist adding more Dahlias to my order.🤣
Thanks for the very informative video. I am reassured that they go a bit dormant as houseplants as I was beginning to wonder whether I was doing something wrong with mine. Also, I have a nice hot furnace room but never thought about using it as an incubator. When/how do you fertilize elephant ears?
Thanks for the reminder to start up my caladiums! They take forever for me as well. Just when I’m about to give up on them, they peek they’re little heads out of the soil. I will try putting them in a container. Does it have to be clear? Do they need light at this point?
Hi Yulia, I don’t think you have a video about canna and begonia corms. Maybe you do not have those? I got a few bags last week at Costco and wondered when to start Canna. Surprisingly there are a bunch of videos on how to store but not when to wake up. If you ever did get the Begonia I would be curios what your experience is and how they looked once grown. There is nothing on Instagram or RUclips. Take care
I don't have tuber begonia videos but I do grow them! I usually start them about six weeks before our last frost. I plant tubers making sure the top is exposed because the water can collect on top. Water very very very lightly because they are prone to rot. When I place them outside I bury the tuber about an inch for stability, they will be rooted by that time and not as prone to rot. I will try to make a video
I had several elephant ear plants last year and the deer did not bother them. I had them in pots on my patio which is near the woods but thankfully they were ok. I do think I may have sprayed them with Deer Out as I do with all of my hosta (which they love). Good luck!!
The leave of elephant ears are poisonous, full of oxalic acid, and bugs learn soon how deadly they are...even deer is smart not to nibble on them...if yes they get sick, poor deer...
Thanks so much for this, I have ordered caladiums which should arrive soon, my first time trying them. Would it be a good idea for me to put the pots on a heat mat while they’re inside? And if so just keep the mats on all the time? ❤
Yuliya, do you have a favorite supplier of good quality caladium corms you could recommend? I have some that I bought and planted last year, but they’re small and look dried up.
I dug my ears up for pots to bring inside and the next morning they all wilted, leaves were drooping and its been 4 days n still the same. I had to cut off a couple leaves bc they died..why would this happen?
I have never been able to store caladiums. They always dry out too much. Now I'm panicking because Home Depot doesnt have them this year. I did find a few small bags at Ocean State Job Lot, but not the best price for smaller bags. Is there a caladium shortage this year?
@@ydoyougarden I dont think so, all the other bulbs are are on display now. They usually have mixes, the Caroline Wharton, White Christmas and some others. This year nothing:(
@@martystevens2313 I went to the Longfield Gardens site because that is what Costco sells. I see there is a note about caladiums. Note on Caladiums: *Hurricane Ian affected the 2023 caladium crop and availability is still pending. If you want to purchase a caladium, please go to the product page and sign up to be alerted when the item is in stock.” I had no idea there was an issue because of Ian.
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God knew exactly what He was doing when He created all of these wonderful plants. It must make Him very happy when He sees that we like them too❤
Your instructional videos are getting better all the time. You help us all😁👍
Elephant Ears are so Special 💚 My favorite 😍 Calladiums are beautiful too! Thanks Yuliya
Thank you so much for all the information. Always had so many questions and you have answered them. Wonderful!
Thanks for these wonderful insights! I have adopted an old Elephant Ear plant from my local shop (they put it on discount as it was getting too big and messy) and this plant had developed a long, very long, massive tuberous "trunk" which makes it look like a weird tree: it has four groups of leaves growing around the "trunk" at the base, and another group right on top of it. If it wasn't for the big lushy leaves, one could assume it's a palm haha
Just now, thanks to your video, I understand that this "trunk" is a group of corms that were continuously agglomerating one on another through the years. Honestly, I don't mind how it looks, but I'm concerned about my plant's health. I'm noticing that as it grows, the group of leaves at the top is starting to become very heavy, causing the structure of the trunk to bend. Although I'm terrified of the idea of cutting it and killing my giant, I think there will come a time when I won't have a choice! Any advice is highly appreciated :)
Always enjoy your videos,a real treat. Thanks for sharing.👍❤️😊
Thanks for the video. I'm in zone 6b MA. Last year I did caladiums for the first time and its true they take their time. I like the elephant ears in your garden they look so beautiful.
Love 💕 the elephant ears you overwintered , I’ll be on the lookout for one of those . Sadly i don’t have any really warm room in my house so my tea or coffee cup elephant ear will have to wait for warm weather. I just got a bag of mixed Caladiums from Home Depot yesterday, they didn’t have white ones and that’s what I really wanted but as a Gardener I had to bring something home , right . Good to know about the watering, I’m sure now that’s how I killed my corms before because I watered regularly and not just a little. Makes perfect sense that they don’t need much water without roots, thanks Yulia
Try heat mat?
Great video! Thanks for all the tips. My caladiums took forever last year so I will plant them up now.
I live in Panama City FL and Elephant ears grow naturally like weeds in my garden. They froze this winter from 17 degree night. Waiting to see it they will grow back.
Yes, they can be invasive in some areas. thankfully not for me
You've inspired me to grow Elephant Ears this year! I always enjoy the pictures of them in your yard. I live in zone 5a and love pineapple lillies. I grow them in a huge pot and put the pot in the basement for the winter. I noticed that they are now showing growth. I never water after they are brought inside, so it amazes me. Even though we have 6 inches of snow here in southern Wisconsin I know spring will come someday! I always enjoy your videos!
I was wondering when to start…can’t ever remember. Now I know! Thanks Yuliya! On my list for tomorrow!
Really interesting and helpful info about condition of corms!!
Love the ears on the thumb nail. I think that’s what you call it. ❄️💚🙃
Thanks Yuliya! I’m going to try these this year.
Thank you Yuliya. ❄️💚🙃
I love elephant ears too! Mine were gigantic last year bigger than me LOL! They just started peeking out of the ground this week it’s been so warm! I just got a big bag of them to plant out so I’ll have more they are so amazing ! And caladiums are so very pretty too !!!! Thanks for sharing! 💚🤍🖤🌺🌸🌿🪴🌳🍀🍀🍀🍀
😘 thank you. Here’s to Spring
Thanks for the caladium reminder!! Love your videos ❤️
I bought some elephant ears and caladiums from Costco and put them in soil a month ago(zone 4), I didn’t see any growth so got impatient and decided to see what’s going on underneath the soil and dug them up , to my surprise they are forming roots and growth point but I placed the bulbs/corms upside down , so I fixed them and put them back on south facing French door on top of heat vents, so far those looking promising!!
Can you make some suggestions on what to plant in a container with an elephant ear? Maybe something that spills/trails?
Ideas here ruclips.net/video/k-TCdrmFj3U/видео.html
Great video. 😊
I've been hesitant to try Elephant Ears here in Paris (6B?) after having grown up with them in Southern California as Perennials! Caladiums too💜. Now that I know I can dig and store them, I will definitely try this year, thanks to you and your advice. And I think we're about the same Zones.
Great information, thank you for sharing 😊
So helpful! Thank you.
Yes I learned I want some elephant ears 😂thank you for the great information 😊
Thank you for the detailed information. I overwintered two elephant ear as houseplants and it is helpful to know that their growth slows. I wasn't sure what was happening! When you put the lid on the Caladium container are there any holes in it. Is the lid latched? I've not experienced success with Caladium yet but I'm going to try again! They are just too beautiful!
Mine have no holes and thankfully I never had any mold issues. but if you see too much condensation I would ventilate for a few hours
the small bulbs will produce smaller plants ? or it is possible to get big plants the first year from the pups
Hi Yulia! What do you think about a heat mat for my caladiums beneath the plastic tub? Thank you for all you many excellent videos. You INSPIRE me!
Great video! Thank you. 🥰
Excellent video! Don’t know how I missed it back in Mar; I sure could’ve used this info. Now I’ll be getting a very late start with my EEs and caladiums. Have you heard the term “de-eyeing”? Growers say you should cut out the largest eyes on caladium corms to force more leaves, otherwise, you will only have a few large leaves. Have you ever done this?
Perfect timing ,I am looking for one like you grew as a house plant …had one last year but I killed it . Well, when I removed it for storage I thought I had cut it wrong so I tossed it ."..wasn’t til I saw your video that I saw I had done it correctly 😳🤨 will try again this year !
Thanks!!
excellent! thank you
Great video ,,ok I’ll check on mine we hpjust put the plant into a five gallon bucket so I’ll check it to see if it’s ok ,thanks for sharing
That’s why my caladium didn’t grow. I’ll just keep waiting . Thank you for the information 🌼👍
Caladiums have possibilities. Different colors, veining, edging, sizes. Shade gardens welcome them.
I grow and overwinter elephant ear in nursery containers, some 2 gallon size, some 10 gallon size. Debating now when to bring them out of the basement as I can’t put outside until the end of May. Northern Michigan, zone 5/6.
I would wait a bit. I would say wait another three weeks
@@ydoyougarden thanks, I agree. If I bring them into a warmer room around April 1, they should be awake, growing, and ready to go outside by June 1.
last year i put them in pot too early like now, and had the hard time checking on them and not to rot them, I had plastic boxes all over my house, and felt exasperated with them, this year i start in may, they need warm.
@@ydoyougarden I live in Michigan as well. Can I plant straight in the ground around the same time? Or should I start in pots inside? Will they transfer well from pot to ground? This will be my first time trying elephant ears.
Hello! Could you put the caladium bulbs on a heating mat with a dome cover ?😊
I bought a caladium a couple yrs ago, I don't think it liked my soil, or maybe it wanted more sun. This yr it's going in a planter, I'll move it around if I have to, to make it happy..
Love the videos you put out ,,I have elephant ears but they don’t seem to have big bulbs actually they don’t even have bulbs ,nor do my other big green leaf one like you showed that you had out doors were those the elephant ears
Yes, some don't make large corms. I prefer to store those in pots dormant
Thank you for another informative, inspiring video, Yuliya. You have convinced me to try growing these. I found a nursery online that sells Colocasia Esculenta Black Coral, Black Magic, Black Stem, Coco, Diamond Head, Kona Coffee, Mojito, Tea Cup, and White Lava. Which ones would you recommend for a newbie? Which ones by the sidewalk did the teenagers take selfies in front of?
Colocasia esculenta are the big ones. If you really want to impress your neighbors try Thailand Giant
@@ydoyougarden Thank you for the kind reply. Colocasia Esculenta Esculenta are on sale right now at Longfield, so I just ordered 3 packs of 2! Of course, I couldn't resist adding more Dahlias to my order.🤣
Thanks for the very informative video. I am reassured that they go a bit dormant as houseplants as I was beginning to wonder whether I was doing something wrong with mine. Also, I have a nice hot furnace room but never thought about using it as an incubator. When/how do you fertilize elephant ears?
I start to fertilize when they have couple of full grown leaves. I use organic fertilizer Dr. Earth or Espoma every two weeks.
Thanks for the reminder to start up my caladiums! They take forever for me as well. Just when I’m about to give up on them, they peek they’re little heads out of the soil. I will try putting them in a container. Does it have to be clear? Do they need light at this point?
Not really, once you see the leaves appear you need to take them out to bright location
Hi Yulia, I don’t think you have a video about canna and begonia corms. Maybe you do not have those? I got a few bags last week at Costco and wondered when to start Canna. Surprisingly there are a bunch of videos on how to store but not when to wake up.
If you ever did get the Begonia I would be curios what your experience is and how they looked once grown. There is nothing on Instagram or RUclips. Take care
I don't have tuber begonia videos but I do grow them! I usually start them about six weeks before our last frost. I plant tubers making sure the top is exposed because the water can collect on top. Water very very very lightly because they are prone to rot. When I place them outside I bury the tuber about an inch for stability, they will be rooted by that time and not as prone to rot. I will try to make a video
@@ydoyougarden hi Yuli, thank you for taking time to help me.
I would love to try elephant ears! I would be concerned about deer pressure with those giant leaves. What are your thoughts?
I had several elephant ear plants last year and the deer did not bother them. I had them in pots on my patio which is near the woods but thankfully they were ok. I do think I may have sprayed them with Deer Out as I do with all of my hosta (which they love). Good luck!!
The leave of elephant ears are poisonous, full of oxalic acid, and bugs learn soon how deadly they are...even deer is smart not to nibble on them...if yes they get sick, poor deer...
Thanks so much for this, I have ordered caladiums which should arrive soon, my first time trying them. Would it be a good idea for me to put the pots on a heat mat while they’re inside? And if so just keep the mats on all the time? ❤
Heat mat is an excellent idea! but I just use heat sources that I already have since it's a bit more economical. and yes I heat them up 24/7
How large/deep of a pot would you need to grow elephant ears?
I use three gallon pots
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Yuliya, do you have a favorite supplier of good quality caladium corms you could recommend? I have some that I bought and planted last year, but they’re small and look dried up.
proven winners have the biggest corms from my experience. caladiumsdirect and eden brothers are also good sources
I dug my ears up for pots to bring inside and the next morning they all wilted, leaves were drooping and its been 4 days n still the same. I had to cut off a couple leaves bc they died..why would this happen?
Things don’t like being transplanted. Lots of root damage. Next time plant in pot and bring pot inside in fall
I have never been able to store caladiums. They always dry out too much. Now I'm panicking because Home Depot doesnt have them this year. I did find a few small bags at Ocean State Job Lot, but not the best price for smaller bags. Is there a caladium shortage this year?
Hmm, maybe still too early
@@ydoyougarden I dont think so, all the other bulbs are are on display now. They usually have mixes, the Caroline Wharton, White Christmas and some others. This year nothing:(
@@martystevens2313 I got Caroline Wharton last year at Costco. You could try there.
@@anitahadley2871 I'm not a member.
@@martystevens2313 I went to the Longfield Gardens site because that is what Costco sells. I see there is a note about caladiums.
Note on Caladiums:
*Hurricane Ian affected the 2023 caladium crop and availability is still pending.
If you want to purchase a caladium, please go to the product page and sign up to be alerted when the item is in stock.”
I had no idea there was an issue because of Ian.
ur watering can looked miniature size next to the elephant eat corm 😄🫵
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🌿🪴🌿SO HELPFUL 🌿🪴🌿
Very helpful! Thank you!