Planting Elephant Ears - Wisconsin Garden Video Blog 133.avi

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1. I bought some bulbs on one ends is like a little sprout is that the top or the bottom
2. greetings,  just wondering if you could show the proper way to prune the elephant ears.  once they start to dying do you cut them off so that new ones can blooms.  and also will the bulbs multiply, I'm hoping to have at least four from the two bulbs I planted this summer. 
3. If you watch videos on growing taro in Hawaii - taro is grown in full sun of the day and grown in almost a bog like condition.  They have huge farms of taro in Hawaii 
4. Put some in the ground today :o)
5. How soon will they bud
6. She looks like this woman I hooked up with in Wisconsin who told me her husband couldn't please her.  Exactly like her.  Exactly.  In fact, I'm pretty sure it's her.
7. I quit watering them in Fall, bring them inside, pot and all. Start watering them in early Spring. That way they're nice size when I put them outside. I plant mine with a lot of compost and a little soil. Shade and lots of moisture, and they grow beautifully!
8. Rick is responsible for the quality of the videos, he’s the artist, thanks for the comment. You are lucky not to have to dig them up each year; they’re worth the effort tho. We have Yuccas here too, that stay green even under the snow. Boy, they’re tough. Our Rhododendrons’ leaves curl up in the cold, so I have to remind them warm weather will be back, as I shovel the snow on top of them. Poor babies! Thanks for visiting. Lynn 
9. You have a way with the camera, good showmanship. In GA we only bring them in in containers or have them in more permanent plantings in the yard. Yucca trees as well are wintering over in the yard. however you can tell that they don't like the cool temperatures as the leaves wither then return with warmer climates. Keep your face to the sun and your feet firmly planted on the ground Sunflower.
10. Thanks, Justin. Glad to bring some Midwest to NC. You should be OK in zone 8, all seem to be perennial in zones 7-10. Lucky you…Some people soak them overnight before planting, I don’t. They like warm soil for sprouting so don’t rush them, and don’t give up on them if they don’t pop up right away. They are worth the wait. Plant so you have about 3-4” of soil over them, in a semi-sunny area, water only as soil dries out. Thanks for your kind comments, good luck, send pix. :) Lynn 
11. Hi Lynn. Thank you for all of your informative videos! I used to live in NW Illinois so your accent makes me smile and miss the midwest. So, my question for you is, is it necessary to dig up your EE bulbs in the winter in zone 8 in NC? I am starting with 2 very large bulbs I bought from the store as well. Do you have any advice for a first time planting? Thank you again for all your great videos! I can tell your husband enjoys recording just as much as you enjoy teaching! Take care!
12. Yes, you can start it in a big pot. Some people say they soak the bulb over night in lukewarm water. I never have. Depending on your climate and how fast your husband works, remember they like warm earth so don’t be in a hurry to plant it in soil. Until it’s warm enough, it won’t come up anyway. Thanks for visiting and I’m glad you found our video helpful. If you have time, check out some of our other videos on veggies and flowers. Lynn 
13. Good questions. Definitely let the rooted ones dry out and keep them in a cool, dry area. If the non-rooted ones are bulbs, you may not need to let them develop roots, you could just let them dry out; but you could experiment by growing one or two in the loose soil in the house, just to see how big they get. Might be fun. If you do, let me know how they do. Lynn 
14. Someone I know gave me baby elephant plant leaves/stems some with roots some without. Can I try to overwinter the rooted one n try to place the non rooted ones in water or somthing for a few weeks until i c the roots?? For now i have them in loose soil.he told me to do that.
15. Sounds like you did everything right! I have planted mine in full sun and also in shade. Mulch them in well and keep the soil moist. They seem to be quite tolerant to a variety of micro-climates into which we put them. Let me know how they turn out for you next season. Thanks for visiting and your interesting question. Lynn 
16. Isn’t it fun watching them grow! Once they get going they don’t want to stop. When you dig them up in the fall you will be amazed at how many baby bulbs there will be. Enjoy! Lynn 
17. WELL* They have arrived out of the ground about a week and a half ago, It took a month for me to see anything out of the ground, I thought they were dead*...lol.. But in a weeks time with plenty of water they keep sprouting overnight one of them has two huge ears already,,,,,I planted 3 potato size bulbs and i have 5 plants out of the ground,,, thanks again..