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Q.Giant Elephant Ear

Zone 37076 | nellieroot added on May 21, 2018 | Answered

My giants are just coming up and the first 2 leaves were shriveled and brown they fell off and its just weeps, is there any hope for this one?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on May 21, 2018

There is, but you will need to correct the infection in the soil. This fungal infection will eventually kill this without resolving it. I would recommend adding wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime to the area around the plant. This will kill the infection.

This article will give you more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm

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