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- Q.My Friend Has A Couple Of Elephant Ear Plants And They Have A White Foamy Stuff Coming Out Of Them - So, I have a friend whose Elephant Ear plants are dark in color and, like, not blooming and also have ...
- Q.Giant Elephant Ear Plant And Bugs - My new elephant ear plant is struggling, little white bugs on back of leafs. I put yellow sticky traps and ...
- Q.Do Elaphant Ears Need Lots Of Sun Tom Start Sprouting? - So this is my very first go-around with colocasia esculenta AKA Mammoth elephant ears. I have planted and successfully grown ...
- Q.I Just Bought An Elephant Ear Plant And It Is Dripping Moisture On The Ends Is That Normal? - this is a houseplant
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- Q.Elephant Ear Pods? - What would my outdoor elephants ear pods be eaten by what type of animal or bird. etc?
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April 30, 2022Q.My Friend Has A Couple Of Elephant Ear Plants And They Have A White Foamy Stuff Coming Out Of Them
So, I have a friend whose Elephant Ear plants are dark in color and, like, not blooming and also have a white, foamy stuff oozing out of them. Please help me to help her save them!!!
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 2, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It could be fungal leaf blight, which causes oozing. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-plant-diseases.htm
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Elephants on
June 21, 2022
Yuma ArizonaQ.Giant Elephant Ear Plant And Bugs
My new elephant ear plant is struggling, little white bugs on back of leafs. I put yellow sticky traps and have used need spray, but the mature leaves are getting brown edges
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BushDoctor on
June 21, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They may be related to leafhoppers. I can't tell from the photo.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear
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July 6, 2022
41102Q.Do Elaphant Ears Need Lots Of Sun Tom Start Sprouting?
So this is my very first go-around with colocasia esculenta AKA Mammoth elephant ears. I have planted and successfully grown caladiums and coleus. I planted my tuber about a month ago and at the same time I also planted my caladiums. Within a week and half I started seeing my little spout "horns" and another week they opened (untwisted)to form beautiful green and red colorful foliage. I planted them on the south side of my porch because it is mostly shaded and a few feet away I planted my ears. The caladiums I planted surrounding my ears have not sprouted yet either. That specific spot has even more shade than the spot about two feet away from the spot that is producing. Could it just be lagging behind due to less light or will they not thrive at al? I read to plant them in a well shaded area because too much sun can scorch their leaves. The soil is well draining yet stays moist and I lightly mulched after planting all my tubers.
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BushDoctor on
July 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You did the right thing by planting is a shadier spot, but the heat may be getting to them. They won't appreciate the harsh heat without some humidity. They may peak out at the next cool snap, but will likely stay dormant until the weather is more cooperative.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
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July 14, 2022 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 25, 2022
Certified ExpertA.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
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-plant-diseases.htm
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July 29, 2022Q.Elephant Ear Exploded At The Stalk
Hi my elephant ear plant seems to have exploded.. I woke up to discover several leaves on the floor and their stocks looking like they’ve been peeled back almost like they exploded and the leaf fell off! please let me know if you’ve heard or seen anything like this? they were out in the rain for 15 minutes yesterday which is not unusual for them, other than that there wasn’t anything drastically changed about their environment or their treatment! thank you so much
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 10, 2022
Certified ExpertA.There should be a seed cluster on top of that formation. They may have been eaten. This is natural.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear
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August 12, 2022Q.Elephant Ear Pods?
What would my outdoor elephants ear pods be eaten by what type of animal or bird. etc?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 23, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, many animals will munch on them, including humans (depending on which you have, as many Alocasia are toxic.) so trying to determine what is doing the eating will take quite a bit of sleuthing.
In general, a hot pepper spray should help with what could be eating your plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/do-hot-peppers-deter-pests.htm
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