What is best fertilizer for elephant ears?

Table of Contents:

1. What is best fertilizer for elephant ears?
2. How often should I water my elephant ears?
3. How do you get rid of elephant ears naturally?
4. How do you propagate elephant ears?
5. How do I keep bugs from eating my elephant ears?
6. Is Neem oil good for elephant ears?
7. What is wrong with my elephant ear plant?
8. How do you get rid of spider mites on elephant ears?
9. How do you get rid of thrips?
10. Do thrips live in soil?
11. Can thrips infest your home?

What is best fertilizer for elephant ears?

We've consulted with the experts (and we've tested it for years) and we have found that is the best fertilizer ratio for elephant ears. We are very proud to now offer Elephant Ear Fuel, a premium water soluble plant food, especially suitable for elephant ears.

How often should I water my elephant ears?

Plan on giving plants at least 2-3 inches of water per week. Fertilizing: Elephant ears are heavy eaters, as well as drinkers. Fertilize monthly with a general fertilizer of choice.

How do you get rid of elephant ears naturally?

Dig down 2-3 feet (61-91 cm.) to make sure you are getting all the tubers out. Any small bit of tuber left in the soil can quickly become another mass of elephant ears. Also, dig out wider than the elephant ears were in the landscape to get any rhizomes trying to head off on their own.

How do you propagate elephant ears?

Elephant ears reproduce by division of corms, which come from their tubers. Not all cultivars available today produce tubers, but you can easily propagate those that do by cutting the tuber into pieces, each with a corm on it, similar to the eyes of a potato.

How do I keep bugs from eating my elephant ears?

Look for pests such as aphids, mealybugs and mites. Wash them off the leaves and apply a horticultural soap to prevent their return. Fungal issues also plague in-ground plants when irrigation water splashes on the leaves. Water from the base of the plant to prevent this occurrence.

Is Neem oil good for elephant ears?

However, neem oil applied to the elephant's ear in spring can help reduce the possibility of rust attacks. When applying neem oil, always follow the directions printed on the label.

What is wrong with my elephant ear plant?

The most common elephant ear plant disease is fungal leaf blight. It produces tiny round lesions on the ornamental leaves that may ooze fluid and turn purple or yellow when dry. When the fungus is in full bloom, there is also fuzzy growth. ... Phyllosticta leaf spot is another very common problem in elephant ears.

How do you get rid of spider mites on elephant ears?

Use room-temperature water and pay special attention to the bottom of the leaves, the spider mite's first target. Wiping the leaves with a damp sponge can also physically remove the mites, but spraying the plant with a hose is the quickest method.

How do you get rid of thrips?

When controlling thrips, you can prune and get rid of any injured areas on the plant. Regular pruning helps get rid of thrips. Thrips on flowers can be eliminated as soon as you see signs of damage by using a mild insecticide like insecticidal soap or neem oil, or by pruning the flowers.

Do thrips live in soil?

Adults and pupae thrips overwinter in the soil. In spring, females insert eggs into the tissues of flowers, leaves or stems—each female can produce up to 80 eggs. ... Thrips will live on and around the plants that they are consuming.

Can thrips infest your home?

Yes, thrips can easily infest your home if they manage to get inside. Once they find a way into your house, they'll find a suitable houseplant to eat and nest on.