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- Q.Why Is My Elephant Ear Leaf Curling Up And Crunchy? - I have an elephant ear that produced 4 pups, so I decided to separate and report the parent of them. ...
- Q.What’s The Best Way To Treat For Aphids On My Elephant’s Ear Plant (at Least I Think They Are Aphids). - They seem to be particularly fond of congregating in the “folds” where the stem of the leaf meets the “trunk,” ...
- Q.The Bottom Leaf On My Plant Has Drooped And The Edges Are Yellow, What Do I Do? - I have a curly elephant ear plant. I'm sure I give it plenty of water and lots of sun most ...
- Q.New Shoots On My Elephant Ears - I planted one elephant ear bulb it was growing good then I started noticing new sprouts is this normal
- Q.Can I Clean And Repot To Remove Spider Mite Infestation? - Several indoor elephant ear plants infected with spider mites. Ongoing for about one month, have been spray treating and it ...
- Q.What Do I Do About Mold On My Elephant Ear Bulbs? - I dug them up like normal. I layed them out before taking them inside. Now I opened the container 2 ...
- Q.The Elephant Ears Plant: While Unfolding The Leaves Breaks And Holes Are Formed - Is there any deficiency? What should I add
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Minahb on
June 10, 2020
45202Q.Why Is My Elephant Ear Leaf Curling Up And Crunchy?
I have an elephant ear that produced 4 pups, so I decided to separate and report the parent of them. I used potting mix and peat moss for soil. The pups are doing great but my parent planet is dying! Are there any remedies because I am just heartbroken lol. The leafs are curling up and crunchy even though it’s in the same location as it was when it was thriving and I water it with filter water. Please help?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Likely it is being overwatered. Since much of the root mass was removed, you will have to let it dry for a little longer between watering until it fills the container back out.
This will need some fungicide to prevent further infection. Watering will need to be done once the soil is dry down to about 2 or 3 inches, completely.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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June 10, 2020A.Thank you so much !
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- Asked by
Kenrowenson on
August 11, 2020
95540Q.What’s The Best Way To Treat For Aphids On My Elephant’s Ear Plant (at Least I Think They Are Aphids).
They seem to be particularly fond of congregating in the “folds” where the stem of the leaf meets the “trunk,” but also at the base of the plant, and even on the leaves themselves sometimes. For now, I went ahead and “sprayed” many of them off using the “stream“ feature of my water spray bottle.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They do appear to be aphids. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-aphids-and-ants.htm
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Anonymous on
August 13, 2020Q.The bottom leaf on my plant has drooped and the edges are yellow, what do I do?
I have a curly elephant ear plant. I'm sure I give it plenty of water and lots of sun most of the time. Can this plant survive?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you may need to adjust its cultural conditions. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-brown-edges.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-plant-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
September 6, 2020Q.new shoots on my elephant ears
I planted one elephant ear bulb it was growing good then I started noticing new sprouts is this normal
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I'm sure this is a normal occurrence. Here are two interesting articles about growing elephant ear plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ears-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ears-taking-over.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Vmattison535 on
September 20, 2020
05478Q.Can I Clean And Repot To Remove Spider Mite Infestation?
Several indoor elephant ear plants infected with spider mites. Ongoing for about one month, have been spray treating and it has helped but I'm not sure they are completely cleared. Can I cut them down, rinse well, and repot to end all spider mites? It is becoming too cold for the plants where they are quarantined and this is the last thing I can think of to help them so they can rejoin my other plants.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This will not rid your plants of the issue. It will help, but you must be persistent in killing them, since they will move into the soil to avoid the slaughter.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-control.htm
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Anonymous on
November 28, 2020Q.What Do I Do About Mold On My Elephant Ear Bulbs?
I dug them up like normal. I layed them out before taking them inside. Now I opened the container 2 months later and there is a white mold growing all over them. What do I do? Should I rinse them off or what ??
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If there's just a white, powdery mold on the bulbs, go ahead and rinse them and dry them well. However, if you spot some deterioration in the bulb itself, like mushiness or a dark spot, you'll need to cut that part away or dispose of the bulb. Bulbs can contract a lot of different types of molds but many are harmless. The key is to determine whether it's something external that you can clean away, or if it has penetrated the bulb.
Here's an article that may interest you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
December 25, 2020Q.The Elephant Ears Plant: While Unfolding The Leaves Breaks And Holes Are Formed
Is there any deficiency? What should I add
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Elephant ears prefer enriched soil and consistent watering. Try adding some compost to the top of the soil and be sure the plants are getting enough water. Here are more care tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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