American Elephant Ear Bulb (1pc)

American Elephant Ear Bulb is typically referred to as a type of bulbous plant known as Colocasia esculenta. It is commonly called the elephant ear due to the large, heart-shaped leaves that resemble the ears of an elephant. Try our American Elephant Ear bulb. Also, check out our workshops for more details.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Number of bulbs in a packet – 1

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1. Difficulty Level – easy
2. Plant Height – up to 8 feet
3. Color – green
4. Type – outdoor plant
5. Feed – Vermicompost for nutrients every week, Seaweed once a month for greener leaves, and Epsom salt for better blooming once a month
6. Watering – when the top layer of the soil feels dry
7. Sunlight – full sunlight
8. Germination Time – 3 – 8 weeks
9. Suitable Temperature – 70°F – 85°F
10. Season – spring – early summer
11. Sowing – early june

HOW TO GROW AMERICAN ELEPHANT EAR FROM BULBS

1. Plant the American Elephant Ear bulb in well-drained soil or Vermicompost in Cocopeat.
2. Sow no more than 5 mm deep in well-drained soil in full sun.
3. Cover with soil and lightly water in.
4. At a depth of 5 mm, and spaced 10 – 15 cm apart in rows 45 – 60 cm apart. Water well and then stand the pot in a cool, shaded, frost-free place – a temperature of around 70°F – 85°F is ideal.
5. Then moderately water the plant.
6. Provide Cocopeat and spray with water using a spray gun spray bottle.
7. Water the top about 2 inches of the soil is dry to the touch.
8. Seeds will germinate anywhere from one month to a year. So, keep patience for the flower to bloom.
9. Full, bright sunlight is needed at the time of germination.

ALTERNATE NAME

Botanical name: Colocasia esculenta
american elephant ear bulb in hindi: kolokeshiya ka paudha (कोलोकेशिया का पौधा)
american elephant ear bulb in kannada: kolokasiya sasya (ಕೊಲೊಕಾಸಿಯಾ ಸಸ್ಯ)
american elephant ear bulb in tamil: kolokaciya alai (கொலோகாசியா ஆலை)
american elephant ear bulb in telugu: kolokasiya mokka (కోలోకాసియా మొక్క)
american elephant ear bulb in marathi: kolokeśiya vanaspati (कोलोकेशिया वनस्पती)
american elephant ear bulb in malayalam: kealeakkasiya ceti (കൊളോക്കാസിയ ചെടി)
Other names: Alocasia, colocasia