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  • Answered by
    lulujoturco on
    July 22, 2015
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    Is there any chance it will come back or not turn anymore brown?? its the biggest most beautiful leaf and its becoming an eyesore..

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 22, 2015
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    I would not cut off the leaf, the bulb needs the leaf to feed it and store up it's energy for the winter.
    Have you fertilized the plant? Elephant Ears are heavy feeders. Fertilize every month with a balanced fertilizer. 20-20-20.

    You can even mist the leaf for some extra humidity during the heat of summer. The soil should be moist and well draining.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 26, 2015
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    It sounds like they may not be getting enough water. These plants like lots of water, so watering your container 2X a day will not be too much.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 27, 2015
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    Full sun location but a part sun location will be fine.

    Here is a link on growing requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 28, 2015
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    This could be as simple as a watering issue. To much or to little. Make sure the pot is well draining. You don't want the roots and bulb sitting in soggy soil. This will cause root rot.
    Here is a link with care information to refresh you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 30, 2015
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    Yellowing leaves generally indicate a watering issue. Either to much to to little.

    It may have also been to much fertilizer. They usually do fine without fertilizer and a slow release formula is best.

    Go ahead and get it planted out and continue care. Watch the watering to make sure it has daily watering but well draining soil so the roots don't set in soggy soil.
    2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch can help with moisture retention but keep it away from the base of the plant.
    Here is a link to refresh you on the care.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    August 6, 2015
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    Here is an article that will help explain why you are seeing leaf browning on your elephant ear plant:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-brown-edges.htm

    Happy gardening!

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