Elephant ear plant?
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
Growing garlic
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
How to keep mice out of your garden?
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
On Long Island, when can I plant a Elephant Ear bulb?
How do I save my black elephant ear plant?
I'm really new to caring for plants and I think I may have put my new plant in shock. I bought him at a greenhouse and left him in my warm car for a few hours. Then ... See more
Are you planting the elephant ear plant? You can remove some or all when planting.
I would leave and let it take it's natural course. They are very sturdy but that is so close to the root I would not want to disturb it.
According the Gardening Know How:
"......the most probable cause for elephant ear leaves turning brown stems from the care of the plant. They need to have plenty of water and any plant that is allowed to dry out will show displeasure with dry, crinkling leaf edges. Leaf browning on elephant ears also occurs when the plant is starving and hasn’t been fed. Give it high nitrogen plant food in spring and again mid-season to promote healthy big foliage."
You can give the brown leaves a tug - remove any that you can pull. You can also snip the brown sections off but don't damage the stems. I'd also check to be certain all the roots are planted below the soil level.
I take them off if they are loose.
Hi Patti, you can remove the very loose stuff, but don't tug to remove it. Hope this link helps you out,
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/home-and-family/how-to/how-to-care-for-indoor-elephant-ear-plants
It isn't necessary.
Cut back the dead leaves close to the stalk, being careful to not rip or tear the stem apart. This will allow light and nutrients to reach the underlying new leaves. Throw out the dead leaves into the compost.
Hello. I would suggest leaving anything that’s firmly attached alone you make damage the base of the plant invite disease or pass to attack it.
Hello Patti,
Trim it close to the stem only!
Oh, no. Leave it alone.
Here's a post that might help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htm
Perhaps this information will help:
https://www.hunker.com/13427897/how-to-cut-back-an-elephant-ear-plant