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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 8 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 a little smaller -- but still impressive. Elephant ear plants can grow 8' tall in the tropics; in the North, a height of 2'-5' 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. However if taken care of they can be grown in pots, a nice spot in the yard, and make great house 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 (bulbs) 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. Please send your address threw listia "Verified address". thanks!!
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i am in zone 5, indiana. since you are cutting them down to the bulb, will they become dormant and store-able until i am able to put them outside, or should i prepared to plant them right away?
Mar 12th, 2013 at 8:56:30 AM PDT by
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Hi, you can set them in a cool area to dry for about two to three days, just long enough for the outside to dry out, and store them like canna bulbs. the drying keeps mold away. if you have access to hay or straw that is ideal for storing these, but even shredded news paper will work as long as the outside has dried
Mar 12th, 2013 at 9:12:31 AM PDT by
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when is it you will be selecting your winners and shipping them out?
Mar 12th, 2013 at 8:41:45 PM PDT by
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the winner comes at the end of the auction, and we try to mail out after shipping has been payed within the first or second day. If you win near the end of the week for example a Friday, we would wait until Monday since they are live plants. We don't want them waiting at the post office on sunday
Mar 12th, 2013 at 10:41:03 PM PDT by
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how does your shipping work also?
Mar 12th, 2013 at 8:42:20 PM PDT by
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We except paypal for payment on our shipping, and we send threw the local post office after payment is received.
Mar 12th, 2013 at 10:38:20 PM PDT by
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these are really nice!!!!!!!! ;-)
Mar 13th, 2013 at 10:30:14 AM PDT by
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Thank you very much, nice to see you back! :O)
Mar 13th, 2013 at 10:51:51 AM PDT by

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