Strachey's elephant's ears

How to Grow and Care for Strachey's elephant's ears

Strachey's elephant's ears · Bergenia stracheyi

Grows well in most humus-rich soils but dislikes extremes of heat and drought. Frosts may damage early flowers. See Bergenia cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Strachey's elephant's ears

Strachey's elephant's ears
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows well in most humus-rich soils but dislikes extremes of heat and drought. Frosts may damage early flowers. See Bergenia cultivation for further advice

How to Water Strachey's elephant's ears?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Strachey's elephant's ears?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Strachey's elephant's ears?

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What Soil Is Best for Strachey's elephant's ears?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Strachey's elephant's ears?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Strachey's elephant's ears?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Strachey's elephant's ears?

Remove faded flower spikes

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How to Propagate Strachey's elephant's ears?

Propagate by division or root rhizome sections in autumn or spring

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How to Transplant Strachey's elephant's ears?

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How to Care for Strachey's elephant's ears in Winter?

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How to Plant Strachey's elephant's ears?

Grows well in most humus-rich soils but dislikes extremes of heat and drought. Frosts may damage early flowers. See Bergenia cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot Strachey's elephant's ears?

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How to Harvest Strachey's elephant's ears?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of Strachey's elephant's ears

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Attributes of Strachey's elephant's ears

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginCentral Asia, Himalaya

Scientific Classification

Species
Bergenia stracheyi
Genus
Bergenia
Family
Saxifragaceae
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