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Q.Why does the outer edge of the leaf get yellow?

Zone 50014 | Reydap added on July 11, 2019 | Answered

It is an elephant ear plant.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on July 13, 2019

This appears to be Phyllosticta leaf spot. It is quite common. Treatment will be a fungicide. There are several that you can choose from. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

This article will help you to diagnose common issues with elephant ear plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/elephant-ear-plant-diseases.htm

This article will help you to grow them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm

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