Planting and Growing elephant ear 'John Peed'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water elephant ear 'John Peed'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for elephant ear 'John Peed'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for elephant ear 'John Peed'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for elephant ear 'John Peed'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for elephant ear 'John Peed'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize elephant ear 'John Peed'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune elephant ear 'John Peed'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate elephant ear 'John Peed'?
Propagate by dividing tubers in spring
Learn more →How to Transplant elephant ear 'John Peed'?
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Learn more →How to Care for elephant ear 'John Peed' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant elephant ear 'John Peed'?
Start the tubers off in pots of houseplant compost in early spring. Plant the tubers so that their growing tip is about 5cm below the soil level. Water sparingly initially and keep the pots warm (about 20°C) to help them come out of their winter dormancy. Protect from direct sun, which can burn the foliage. In autumn the foliage will begin to die back; suspend watering and remove withered top growth. Either lift and store the tubers or keep them in their pots over winter. Start them back into growth the following spring
Learn more →How to Repot elephant ear 'John Peed'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest elephant ear 'John Peed'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of elephant ear 'John Peed'
Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]