I got this seed in May and it is growing can I grow this in the house during the winter months and will it get biger than what I have know
Kim
Is this the right form for Elephant ears
Kim, I would think you could grow this indoors all winter in a spot with bright light. I'm not sure if it will go dormant or continue to grow all winter. I have some in containers that are outdoors and in winter they die down to nothing but come back in spring. If your plant dies back you could dig up the bulb and store it for next year or possibly just leave it in the pot in a not too cold location and it should re-sprout in the spring!
Thanks I close down my upstairs so my heat bill is not that high so that might be cool for them it is way to cold in my garage
Kim
Kim-
Two issues with growing Colocasia inside during the winter.
1. Insects, especially aphids and spider mites. When you bring it in, watch it and treat immediately if you see either. Misting every day helps with the spider mites.
2. Rot. EE Rot easily. Water sparingly. From what I have found you want them to maintain their leaves but not put on excessive growth. So cut down on the water, don't fertilize, and keep night time temps in the high 50s. Keeping them at 70F/65Fand constantly watering can confuse Colocasia. Do I try to grow (even with the reduced light cycle) or do I go dormant (which can cause them to be more water rot sensitive)?
Some Colocasia like Fontanesii and plain esculenta seem to do better than others like Red STem and Chicago Harlequin.
You might want to let the plant go dormant. Just store in the dark above 32F (occasional dips below 32F shouldn't be too bad) but preferably below 55F. Water sparingly if in a pot (1 per month) or store as a bareroot. Basements are great if you have one or in an attached garage in a box with shredded newpaper next to the inside wall should work.
With the water sparingly is that all the time cause I drown it every couple of days the number2 question above
When it is hot outside, the Colocasia love water.
Some love moist but not wet, like the plain esculenta.
Some even like wet feet, like Black Magic, and even do well as marginal plants in ponds.
ROX
Thanks so much for the infor will see what happens and update
Kim
