I Just Bought An Elephant Ear Plant And It Is Dripping Moisture On The Ends Is That Normal?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 07/25/2022 @ 10:26 am

If there are no other symptoms, like tiny lesions on the leaves, then the plant is likely ridding itself of excess water, which is normal.

Tiny lesions, however, that are oozing, can mean fungal leaf blight.

https://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2009/6/Guttation-A-Pressure-Relief-for-Plants/index.cfm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-plant-diseases.htm ^[2]

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