Table of Contents
- 1 Why are my elephant ear leaves small?
- 2 What do you do when elephant ear leaves droop?
- 3 How do you bring elephant ears back to life?
- 4 Do elephant ears need water every day?
- 5 What should I do if my Elephant ear bulb is rotting?
- 6 What’s the best way to overwinter elephant ears?
- 7 How can I tell if my Elephant ear plant is dying?
Why are my elephant ear leaves small?
When any bulbs come back smaller every year, that means there’s something lacking in their culture. Usually it’s nutrients.
What do you do when elephant ear leaves droop?
Elephant ears may droop because there is a problem. Try adjusting the amount of light or water or applying a fertilizer. Another reason for drooping is that the large leaves become too heavy. Staking can help support the plants and prevent drooping.
Why are my elephant ears drooping after transplant?
Drooping leaves after a transplant can result from a lack of water, even if the plant has been given the same amount of water it usually needs. Without these fine roots, it is difficult for plants to absorb water and as a result they sometimes droop.
How do you bring elephant ears back to life?
If the leaves die off your plant, you may still be able to revive it. Cut back the dead leaves and continue to care for the tuber. You should eventually see new leaves coming from it. If in 2 months you don’t see new leaves, then your elephant ear plant has likely passed on to the garden in the sky.
Do elephant ears need water every day?
Containers will need to be watered daily during the summer. Plan on giving plants at least 2-3 inches of water per week. Fertilizing: Elephant ears are heavy eaters, as well as drinkers.
How often do you water elephant ears?
Plan on giving plants at least 2-3 inches of water per week. Fertilizing: Elephant ears are heavy eaters, as well as drinkers.
What should I do if my Elephant ear bulb is rotting?
Any damage to the elephant ear bulb may result in the bulb rotting over the winter. In order to keep the bulb undamaged, it is a good idea to start digging about a foot (31 cm.) away from the base of the plant and gently lift the plant and bulb. The next step for saving elephant ears is to clean the elephant ear bulbs.
What’s the best way to overwinter elephant ears?
How to Overwinter Elephant Ear Bulbs. Keep elephant ear bulbs in a warm (but not hot) dark place for about a week. Make sure that the area has good air circulation so that the bulbs dry properly. After this, keep elephant ear bulbs wrapped in paper and in a cool dry place. While you are storing elephant ear bulbs,…
How do you cut back an elephant ear plant?
Elephant ear plants are among those in need of somewhat regular pruning, which can easily be done with just a couple of basic gardening tools and a few minutes of your time. credit: golfbress/iStock/GettyImages. How to Cut Back an Elephant Ear Plant.
How can I tell if my Elephant ear plant is dying?
Dead or dying elephant ear leaves will often appear to be yellowing or may have a brownish color. Sever the stalk close to the base of the plant, taking care to make a clean cut and not tear or rip the stem apart.