Planting and Growing elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'
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| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging |
| Sunlight requirements | Full shade · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
Full shade · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Learn more →How to Prune elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
Propagate by division of tubers
Learn more →How to Transplant elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
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Learn more →How to Care for elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
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 'Florida Fantasy'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest elephant ear 'Florida Fantasy'?
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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 'Florida Fantasy'
Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]