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How to Care Elephant's ears, Growing Elephant's ears, Caring for Elephant's ears
Elephant's ears, a hardy perennial, has relatively straightforward care needs. It requires moderate levels of sunlight and prefers well-drained, fertile soils, Hardy in cooler temperatures, its water demands are minimal and are generally higher during drier periods. Common challenges include pests like vine weevils and diseases such as leaf spot and rust. Seasonally, in spring the plant blossoms and needs dead leaves removed, while in winter it showcases colorful leaves but requires protection from extreme cold.
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Every week
Sunlight
Full sun
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How to Water Elephant's ears?
Watering Frequency: Every week
Originating from the mountainous regions, elephant's ears thrives in environments with consistent moisture and cool climates. This species is adept at retaining water, showcasing a preference for evenly moist soil without being waterlogged. Watering every week will maintain its lush foliage. Elephant's ears flourishes best when kept outdoors where it can benefit from natural rainfall patterns, making it an ideal candidate for temperate gardens that mimic its native habitat's humidity levels. Despite its robust nature, overwatering during dormancy can lead to root issues, emphasizing the need for moderated hydration.
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Elephant's ears?
Ideal Lighting: Full sun
Elephant's ears thrives in partial shade to full sun. It prefers bright, indirect light for 4-6 hours daily. Direct, harsh sunlight can scorch leaves, so avoid prolonged exposure. Dappled morning light with afternoon shade is ideal. If growing indoors, east or north-facing windows are perfect. Reflective surfaces nearby can enhance light quality. For optimum growth, maintain consistent lighting patterns.
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How to Propagate Elephant's ears?
Propagation of elephant's ears commonly involves division, the most effective and straightforward method. Key factors for success include mild temperatures, partial shade to full sunlight, and well-draining soil. Special considerations involve gentle handling of the rhizomes during division. Propagation is generally easy but may be hindered by frost or overwatering. To propagate, divide clumps in spring or autumn by separating rhizomes and replanting them in prepared soil. Ensure divisions have at least one growth bud and are planted at the same depth they were growing before.
How to Plant Elephant's ears?
Elephant's ears thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and partial to full sun exposure. It tolerates a range of pH levels. Begin by preparing the planting area with compost or organic matter. Position the plants at least 30 cm apart, planting at the same level they were in their pots. Water generously after planting. While elephant's ears is generally hardy, remember that different species may have specific needs, so educate yourself on the particular species you're planting. Regular watering and dead-heading faded blooms will promote healthier, more vibrant plants.
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Attributes of Elephant's ears
Sunlight
Full sun
Tolerance Lighting
Partial sun
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Elephant's ears
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Bergenia stracheyi 'Ice Queen'
Named for its icy greenish-white flowers, bergenia stracheyi 'Ice Queen' is a clump-forming bergenia with dark green foliage and bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. While the parent plant and its other varieties have white or pale pink flowers, this cultivar stands out for its petals' unique greenish tint.
Elephant's ears 'Baby Doll'
Elephant's ears 'Baby Doll' is a variety of Bergenia × spathulata, which is a hybrid that is the result of Bergenia ciliata and Bergenia stracheyi. This hybrid is known for its neat foliage and funnel flowers. Elephant's ears 'Baby Doll' has these characteristics but stands out for its baby pink flowers (hence the name) which only deepen in color with age. It was named after botanist Karl August von Bergen.
Elephant's ears 'Purpurea'
The elephant's ears 'Purpurea' has big round evergreen leaves and a compact, quick-spreading habit that forms clumps. Its Latin name 'Purpurea' means purple in Latin, reflecting its green foliage that turns purple in winter.
Purple bergenia
Purple bergenia (Bergenia purpurascens) is an evergreen perennial that blooms from late spring to early summer and then again in the fall. Purple bergenia flowers are fragrant and vary in color from pink to purple to bright magenta red. This plant spreads slowly and provides colorful ground cover.
Elephant's ears 'Eroica'
Considered one of the most striking bergenias, elephant's ears 'Eroica' is a winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit and produces an abundance of vivid purple-pink blooms. Hybridized from other Bergenia varieties, this cultivar was named after the Italian word for "heroic" due to its bright and bold nature. Elephant's ears 'Eroica' is prestigiously popular for its pretty and prolific blooms, extreme hardiness and resistances, and attractive evergreen foliage.
Elephant's ears 'Flirt'
Elephant's ears 'Flirt' is an evergreen perennial bergenia noted for its compact habit and floriferous blooms. In fact, a one-year-old plant can have up to thirty flower spikes in the spring! The flowers are certainly a flirtatious color of rose pink, which is how this cultivar gets its name.
Elephant's ears 'Abendglut'
Elephant's ears 'Abendglut'' is a colorful variety of Elephant's ears. The foliage is mostly green with red undersides and may become even more tinted red throughout autumn and winter. The stems are also red and hold up semi-double bell-shaped flowers of vibrant pink. These flowers bloom later than other varieties in the genus, blooming in mid to late spring instead of early spring. It is one of the taller Elephant's ears varieties, growing to about 50 cm. With so many shades of an evening sky, it is no wonder it is named 'Abendglut,' which is German for 'evening glow.'
Elephant's ears 'Pink Dragonfly'
Elephant's ears 'Pink Dragonfly' is an evergreen perennial and cultivar of Bergenia that is named for its pink flowers. It’s not just the flowers that are striking; the foliage of this plant starts dark green and softens into a brown-red later in the year. This trait is highly desirable for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance plant that adds color and interest to a garden year-round.
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Elephant's ears, a hardy perennial, has relatively straightforward care needs. It requires moderate levels of sunlight and prefers well-drained, fertile soils, Hardy in cooler temperatures, its water demands are minimal and are generally higher during drier periods. Common challenges include pests like vine weevils and diseases such as leaf spot and rust. Seasonally, in spring the plant blossoms and needs dead leaves removed, while in winter it showcases colorful leaves but requires protection from extreme cold.
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How to Water Elephant's ears?
Watering Frequency: Every week
Originating from the mountainous regions, elephant's ears thrives in environments with consistent moisture and cool climates. This species is adept at retaining water, showcasing a preference for evenly moist soil without being waterlogged. Watering every week will maintain its lush foliage. Elephant's ears flourishes best when kept outdoors where it can benefit from natural rainfall patterns, making it an ideal candidate for temperate gardens that mimic its native habitat's humidity levels. Despite its robust nature, overwatering during dormancy can lead to root issues, emphasizing the need for moderated hydration.
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Elephant's ears?
Ideal Lighting: Full sun
Elephant's ears thrives in partial shade to full sun. It prefers bright, indirect light for 4-6 hours daily. Direct, harsh sunlight can scorch leaves, so avoid prolonged exposure. Dappled morning light with afternoon shade is ideal. If growing indoors, east or north-facing windows are perfect. Reflective surfaces nearby can enhance light quality. For optimum growth, maintain consistent lighting patterns.
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How to Propagate Elephant's ears?
Propagation of elephant's ears commonly involves division, the most effective and straightforward method. Key factors for success include mild temperatures, partial shade to full sunlight, and well-draining soil. Special considerations involve gentle handling of the rhizomes during division. Propagation is generally easy but may be hindered by frost or overwatering. To propagate, divide clumps in spring or autumn by separating rhizomes and replanting them in prepared soil. Ensure divisions have at least one growth bud and are planted at the same depth they were growing before.
How to Plant Elephant's ears?
Elephant's ears thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and partial to full sun exposure. It tolerates a range of pH levels. Begin by preparing the planting area with compost or organic matter. Position the plants at least 30 cm apart, planting at the same level they were in their pots. Water generously after planting. While elephant's ears is generally hardy, remember that different species may have specific needs, so educate yourself on the particular species you're planting. Regular watering and dead-heading faded blooms will promote healthier, more vibrant plants.
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Attributes of Elephant's ears
Sunlight
Full sun
Tolerance Lighting
Partial sun
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Elephant's ears
Types of Elephant's Ears
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Bergenia stracheyi 'Ice Queen'
Named for its icy greenish-white flowers, bergenia stracheyi 'Ice Queen' is a clump-forming bergenia with dark green foliage and bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. While the parent plant and its other varieties have white or pale pink flowers, this cultivar stands out for its petals' unique greenish tint.
Elephant's ears 'Baby Doll'
Elephant's ears 'Baby Doll' is a variety of Bergenia × spathulata, which is a hybrid that is the result of Bergenia ciliata and Bergenia stracheyi. This hybrid is known for its neat foliage and funnel flowers. Elephant's ears 'Baby Doll' has these characteristics but stands out for its baby pink flowers (hence the name) which only deepen in color with age. It was named after botanist Karl August von Bergen.
Elephant's ears 'Purpurea'
The elephant's ears 'Purpurea' has big round evergreen leaves and a compact, quick-spreading habit that forms clumps. Its Latin name 'Purpurea' means purple in Latin, reflecting its green foliage that turns purple in winter.
Purple bergenia
Purple bergenia (Bergenia purpurascens) is an evergreen perennial that blooms from late spring to early summer and then again in the fall. Purple bergenia flowers are fragrant and vary in color from pink to purple to bright magenta red. This plant spreads slowly and provides colorful ground cover.
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Astilboides
Astilboides, a genus of the saxifrage family containing only one species, a herbaceous perennial once included in the genus Rodgersia. It is grown for its huge bright green, circular leaves to 91 cm across with the stem attached to the center, and large fluffy racemes of tiny white flowers produced in summer.
False coolwort
Foam Flowers
The genus of foam Flowers are perennials with attractive star-shaped blooms which appear to be furry or fluffy. Often cultivated for groundcover or borders, they have been successfully hybridized. Most species produce flowers with a foamy haze appearance, making them popular with gardeners. They will flourish in moist and shaded areas such as woodlands.
Boykinia
Boykinia contains at least nine species, known as brookfoams. Boykinia are glandular rhizomatous creeping perennials with highly lobed or toothed leaves and inflorescences of petite flowers. They are native to North America and Asia.
Woodland Stars
Woodland Stars are a small genus of flowering plants native to North America's western regions. Interestingly, each of their petals looks like several individual petals but this is just because they have multiple lobes. These plants have coevolved with the Greya genus of moths, which exclusively lay eggs on Lithophragma species.
Umbrella plant
The genus of umbrella plant consists of just one species; the herbaceous perennial Damera peltata. These flowering plants are interesting for the way that the leaves collect water with their upside-down, umbrella-like growth habit. Umbrella plant flourish by ponds and in bogs. They are sometimes used as a soil stabilizer and bloom from late spring
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