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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 5, 2019
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    When plants flower and produce seeds they will typically not put on any new growth at that time. You can go ahead and cut off the seed pods and the spent flowers after they fade so that your plant doesn't go through the effort of producing seeds (unless you want the seeds.) That will help your plant save its energy and begin producing new growth sooner!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 14, 2019
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    This is slime mold. You should rake up the area and increase air flow to the area if possible.
    This article will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/what-is-slime-mold-slime.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 15, 2019
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    Soft and mush bulbs should be removed and replaced.

    This article will help refresh you on storing bulbs.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 15, 2019
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    We don't recommend specific brands, check with your local garden centers for these products and follow package directions!
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 29, 2019
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    You can grow anything that loves filtered sun or shade and rich, moist soil. They companion beautifully with annuals like coleus and petunias, cannas, and salvia.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 13, 2019
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    They should be transitioned to outdoors slowly to avoid stress.
    Yellowing leaves and stem issues is likely too much moisture. Make sure the soil is well draining.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-plant-diseases.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 16, 2019
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    This is called phototropism, and is common to all plants. They will reach towards the light. Digging them up every day to correct the issue will kill them, and this is a natural process so there is no action to be taken.

    Eventually, they will grow out from under the shade of the roof, and have more access to the sun for longer. For now, they will lean out to catch sunlight until it is large enough not to have to.

    This article will help you with the care of elephant ear: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm

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