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The elephant ear succulent is imposing and easily recognized, named after its characteristic shape. Like all other succulents, it is very hardy, which makes it ideal for those just starting out in gardening. It also has unique blooms.
How to care for elephant ear succulents
Succulents are plants that require little maintenance, but even so, attention is needed to give them a long and healthy life:
See_also: 120 living room decoration ideas for a special touch in the room- How to seedling: Its propagation happens through leaves, seedlings or cuttings. To do this, cut a leaf gently and do not leave any part of the stem. The leaf used must be left in a dry soil to create seedlings. Then, transfer it to the definitive substrate.
- Luminosity: Like almost all succulents, this plant prefers to be in full sun, receiving at least six hours of direct light per day.
- Watering: In general, watering is similar to that of other succulent species, so the ideal is to water deeply, where the water drains out of the pot. The interval between watering depends on the soil being slightly dry.
- Pruning: succulents do not require periodic pruning, but you can remove the dead leaves when they emerge.
- Soil: The substrate should be sandy and protected by some sort of mulch, such as pebbles or pine bark, and all of this should be done in such a way that the soil is well drained.
- Pests: The best way to fight them is to bet on natural insecticides.
- Climate: Being a plant of desert origin, the succulent can withstand extreme climates, so just pay attention to air humidity and rainy weather.
- Maintenance: Ideally, you should change the substrate of your succulent once a year. If the plant is in the garden, remove only the dead and poorly cared for leaves.
Now that you know the main care of your new plant, it is time to learn a little more about it. After all, knowledge is never too much, and gardening has many hidden particularities.
Learn more about the succulent elephant ear
When it comes to a new plant, there is nothing better than learning all about it to ensure healthy growth, and if it is well taken care of, it is possible to make seedlings and grow your specimens. To see all this, check out the selected videos.
How to care for elephant ear succulents
The elephant ear succulent is unmistakable. Like all plants, it needs special care to have a long life.
How to make elephant ear seedlings
Mari Sol's Garden channel teaches you the best method to get seedlings of the elephant ear succulent. This process may seem laborious, but with the tips given by the gardener, it will be very easy to multiply your succulents. This will make your garden even more beautiful and populous.
Three variations of the same Kalanchoe
Elephant ears belong to the kalanchoes species. There are several variations of this same plant that may surprise you. With this in mind, Lucas Rossi, from the Sucu Lovers channel, presents three varieties: Kalanchoe luciae, Kalanchoe fantastic, and Kalanchoe Oricula. The gardener also talks a little bit about each one of them. Check it out.
How to make elephant ear flower stems
The succulents and cacti are plants with a high ornamental appeal, that is, they are often used to decorate. One of the ways to do this is through a modification called floral stems. This technique requires a lot of care, so watch this video from the Jo Bela Flor channel so as not to make a mistake when applying this modification to your plant.
With all this information, all that's left is to decide where the plant will be best, isn't it? For this, besides considering the conditions of the space, it is necessary to think about how the succulent will harmonize with the decoration.
10 pictures of elephant ear succulent decoration to create beautiful vases
Plants make your home much more lively and colorful, and they make your decor even more organic, while succulents are easy to care for and require little maintenance. To combine these two positive points, here are 10 ways to decorate using the elephant ear succulent.
1. the succulent elephant ear is imposing
2. its shape is beautiful
3. with a strong ornamental appeal
4. it can be planted in a pot
5. or straight into the ground
6. its colors are vibrant
7. and become more vivid under the sun
8. a plant like this cannot be missing in your garden
9. she will be a great addition
10. and one of the protagonists of the decoration
When it comes to creating a garden or investing in gardening, you need to know many different things. However, with the ideas above, you will achieve great results. And to continue learning, check also how to grow succulents.
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