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HELP! Elephant Ear Plant

9 years ago

Hi all!

I'm new to gardening, and need some help!

I've recently bought an Elephant Ear plant, and I'd really like to see it thrive! It's situated in a corner which are natural light, however is not in direct sunlight. I've potted it with a mixture of fertiliser soil and garden dirt, and it has been watered some.

I'm noticing that a couple of the leaves have started turning yellow, while others have droplets on their tips. Some look to be drooping as well. Is this normal? How best should I proceed to ensure it survives?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Alex

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Comments (4)

sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
9 years ago
Does your pot have drainage holes? They like a lot of water but also like to have good drainage. Also, I think it needs more light than its getting.
Alex V thanked sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
Alex V
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks! Does it need full sunlight?
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ariel7576 (Puerto Vallarta, Mex.)
9 years ago
More light and garden dirt is not good for containers.
christine 5b
9 years ago
I agree with the others, its needs a lot more direct sun, but DO NOT put it into direct sun until you acclimate it other wise it will burn. You need a good potting mix, mixed with perlite, I do 50/50. I would also ditch the stones on the top of the soil, the roots need air and the stones prevent that from happening. It's a beautiful pot but way to small for a EE Adding your zone would be a big help for us to help you.

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