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Posted by Sailfish Boston, North (My Page) on Wed, Mar 9, 05 at 6:30
I would Like to grow some Elephant Ears as a curio this year. I was thinking of a container 4'x4'x3'. Should I start these bulbs indoors in 5 gallon buckets? Can I grow them here in the N.E.? Here's the bulbs I am interested in.
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Any tips would be Helpfull.... TIA |
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RE: Elephant Ears
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| Hi Sailfish: I grew my elephant ears last year for the first time in an old whiskey barrel. They did just fine although I found it took them a while to get started here zone 6a/b. I was thinking of taking them out of the container and saving them for this season but way too much work to me and I ran out of time in the fall. I think you will enjoy growing these bulbs. They were new for me and everyone who visited my garden commented on them. I don't know what variety they were however. Good luck - Luvherbz |
RE: Elephant Ears
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| I have a plant (I think it is actualy 2 bulbs) that I bought 2 years ago and have overwintered inside for the last 2 winters and it is doing great. It doesnt grow as well indoors but it makes a fine houseplant. |
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