Elephant ear plant?

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