Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Elephant Ear Question, 1 by Alocasiaaddict

Alocasiaaddict wrote:
Dear Sledder, have no fear.

You could cut that bulb into a hundred pieces, and each piece will grow a new plant, a little nibble isn't going to hurt.
I suggest an immeadiate "soil transfusion", take out the bulb, spray it off (dechlorinated water).

I have further explained the soil transfusion here:
http://alocasiaaddict.com/files/soiltransfusion.html


If there are "nibbles" on the bulb, allow the bulb to callus over, or dry the skin for an hour or two. (scab theory) This will protect the wound. Spring out a dollar for a BRAND NEW bag of topsoil from walmart or wherever. The bag must not be contaminated. Re-pot the bulb and keep medium moist and away from where the bugs appeared. Preferable in shade till sprouts. Then follow sun acclimation schedule.

For more info on the sun acclimation schedule go here:
http://alocasiaaddict.com/files/caresheet.html


I have enclosed a picture of my sprout to support the fact that you can cut a bulb into a hundred pieces to grow a new plant.


If this info doesn't work hire a gardner !