Elephant Ears

conejov · 04-24-2009, 09:38 AM

Hey Guys,

I just bought a EE bulb from Wallyworld, and this might be a dumb question but I dont know which way to plant the bulb it looks like its already trying to poke out but I dont know if its the root or the leaves.. Yes I know Im alittle absent minded in the morning.

Michael_Andrew · 04-24-2009, 09:41 AM

Top has the rings.

conejov · 04-24-2009, 10:01 AM

hmm Ok the side with the the rings is the side that has something coming out of it. the other side looks like its where they cut it. Ill try the ring side up and see what happens.

conejov · 04-24-2009, 10:16 AM

this is the side with rings I think.

This is the side that I think looks cut off.

Michael_Andrew · 04-24-2009, 10:22 AM

This shows the rings on top:
http://www.bulbblog.com/wp-content/u...op-150x150.jpg

Your top photo is the top. Like you said its already sprouting. I just planted about 5 this morning myself.

Michael

conejov · 04-24-2009, 10:25 AM

Thanks That helps alot.

Bananaman88 · 04-24-2009, 11:45 AM

Your first photo is the top-that's the growing point with the first leaf getting ready to emerge. Looks like regular Colocasia esculenta. This time next year you'll have several of these most likely.

lorax · 04-24-2009, 11:47 AM

I hope you didn't pay too much for it at Mall-Wart, Alex. They're quite cheap at oriental grocery stores.

Bob · 04-24-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lorax

I hope you didn't pay too much for it at Mall-Wart, Alex. They're quite cheap at oriental grocery stores.

Good timely tip. I'll have to see what they're getting for them this week. Don't really NEEDany but, you know how it is.

conejov · 04-24-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorax

I hope you didn't pay too much for it at Mall-Wart, Alex. They're quite cheap at oriental grocery stores.

Nah, I didnt pay too much it was $3.00 so not really a big expense I only bought one bulb just to see what happens. if it does well then I might consider getting more.

conejov · 04-24-2009, 04:20 PM

when I was trying to look them up. I see they are called TARO ROOT in the grocery stores. so now i know for next time.

conejov · 04-24-2009, 06:15 PM

I know my is starting to sprout but how long does it usually take for the leaves to fully sprout?

Michael_Andrew · 04-24-2009, 06:24 PM

Kinda depends on the soil temp. If you pot it up and keep it at around 80 degrees you should have a leaf in about a week. At 60 which is my soil temp right now it kinda goes dormant.

Michael

Oh I just saw you were in Houston (crazy drivers). Throw it in the ground in a sunny spot and you should have a leaf in a week or so.

conejov · 04-24-2009, 07:44 PM

I put it in a pot for now untill it grows alittle. then I will replant it into the ground.

buzzwinder · 04-24-2009, 09:12 PM

Hi Alex,
I bought the package of three smaller EE's at Wallyworld the other day for $3.00, Planted them this morning before seeing your post, not sure which way I put them in the ground. Wish I would have checked here before planting as now they have been watered in really well, don't want to dig back up, I think I got it right though. At our local Wallyworld they had a few of the bigger rhizomes but none had any growth on them and actually felt rather dry. Time will tell as to whether I put'em in right, but if not, it's only $3.00. I also planted 11 Canna rhizomes from last year and have about 15 more to find a spot for. Thanks for posting your question. I've learned something more about another tropical. Allways appreciated.

conejov · 04-24-2009, 09:30 PM

No problem. I almost planted it before posting... but then decided to ask here since everyone is very knowledgeable about alot other plants here too.

Michael_Andrew · 04-25-2009, 07:00 AM

Well Buzz if you planted them upside down that's gonna look funny with the roots growing up outta the ground. I think it will still do fine even if upside down. It'll figure it out. One trick is if your not sure which end is up to plant it on its side.

I planted several last year really early. It was in about 50 percent shady area. Most rotted in the ground. So I would recommend waiting till the soil warms up or start them in pots. Even in pots this year I've had to provide some heat to get them going. We keep the temp at 72 day and it kicks back to 62 at night. At those temps it just seems like they will never sprout. Get the soil temp up to 80 and I had them sprout in about a week.

Michael

xavierdlc61887 · 04-25-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Good timely tip. I'll have to see what they're getting for them this week. Don't really NEEDany but, you know how it is.

curiosity killed the cat!! :P

turtile · 04-25-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzwinder

Hi Alex,
I bought the package of three smaller EE's at Wallyworld the other day for $3.00, Planted them this morning before seeing your post, not sure which way I put them in the ground. Wish I would have checked here before planting as now they have been watered in really well, don't want to dig back up, I think I got it right though. At our local Wallyworld they had a few of the bigger rhizomes but none had any growth on them and actually felt rather dry. Time will tell as to whether I put'em in right, but if not, it's only $3.00. I also planted 11 Canna rhizomes from last year and have about 15 more to find a spot for. Thanks for posting your question. I've learned something more about another tropical. Allways appreciated.

It doesn't matter which way you plant the bulbs. The roots are always going to grow down and the leaves are always going to emerge out of the soil.

just j · 04-25-2009, 07:49 PM

the first picture is the top plant it with just the stem out of the ground water it and leave it it will grow roots with in 2 weeks and then start pushing leaves up soon after

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