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The listing, (7) Elephant ear plants (live plants) has ended.

Hi just wanted to say that our plants are growing in the ground until there is a winner. We will collect the largest plants for you. And in order to get these into the box I must cut the plants down to the bulb and they grow back fast! You will get a healthy batch of 7+ elephant ear plants!!! Characteristics of Elephant Ear Plants:
In landscaping, elephant ears are grown for their large, heart-shaped leaves. While these leaves can reach 3' long and 2' wide in the tropics, in the North they will remain smaller -- but still impressive. Elephant ear plants can grow 8' tall in the tropics; in the North, a height of 2'-3' is more common (depending on growing conditions. Sun and Soil Requirements for Elephant Ear Plants:
Grow elephant ears in a slightly acidic soil in partial shade. As a wetland plant in the wild, elephant ear plants crave water. This makes them a good choice for wet areas where homeowners usually have trouble finding suitable plants. Plant Care for Elephant Ears:
Elephant ears are heavy feeders; fertilize them with a fertilizer high in nitrogen. Elephant ear plants are tropical but can be overwintered in cold climates. Just dig up the corms and keep them in a cool, but not freezing basement or garage, as you would store canna bulbs. During this period of dormancy, make sure the corms neither rot nor totally dry out. Replant in spring when danger of frost has passed.
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Come on people! Bid this up! I received the "ears" I won on an earlier auctions, and they arrived so well packaged, they were sprouting right in the bag!! And all are growing and so healthy!! (Thanks Chris!)
Excellent seller!! Highly recommend!
Oct 17th, 2012 at 1:08:06 PM PDT by
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Hi Alice, Im verey happy to see you got your plants and like them! And we thank you so much for your kind words. we enjoy credits as much as the next person but its no fun if your customers arent happy. Thanks alice!
Oct 17th, 2012 at 3:32:40 PM PDT by
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verry cool .i've been growing elephant ears for a few years and i've never seen a flower spike like that on my elephant ears.do you have any secrets to make them do that .. F & W
Oct 18th, 2012 at 3:08:58 AM PDT by
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To be honest i dont no. My wifes grandparent gave us our house, and these were already growing in the yard for etleast 30 years, granted alot of new plants, but we noticed the ones that were almost as wide as your rist had flowers. we also live on the creek and the plant are growing in a wetland area slash goat, chicken,and duck pasture
Oct 18th, 2012 at 10:39:21 AM PDT by
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I love elephant ears, and now that I live in a trailer park, they would be great across my back yard.
Oct 18th, 2012 at 1:21:27 PM PDT by
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great idea, we to have ours growing in the back along fence lines, and in wet areas. You can also grow these in pots in the house.
Oct 18th, 2012 at 3:24:31 PM PDT by
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