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Jan 27, 2021 4:01 AM CST
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Hello there,
I Got my Elephant Ear a year ago, while it grew immensely during that period the leaves were never looking up and there were always yellow spots on. I looked for answers and according to those changed its spot, soil, watering habits, used a pebble tray to moisturize, looked for spider mytes and used vinegar & Water on the back of the leaves and also changed fertilizer but never found the problem. It is currently looking at a southwest facing window and i do not know what should i do.
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Jan 27, 2021 6:39 AM CST
Name: Christine
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Are there drainage holds in the bottom of the pot? How often do you water?
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Jan 27, 2021 7:04 AM CST
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Christine said: Welcome! To The Forums
Are there drainage holds in the bottom of the pot? How often do you water?


Hi Christine, thank you for the welcome!

This pot does not have any drainage holes, just switched to it 2 weeks ago, but I have added around 4 inches of pebbles etc at the bottom so that I don't have a drainage problem, I water weekly with 0,75 to 0,90 gallons (3-3,5liters). Thanks again!

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Jan 27, 2021 7:15 AM CST
Name: Lynda Horn
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Welcome! First of all, please quit using vinegar on your plant. Vinegar is an acid, does nothing to treat insects or diseases, and could damage or possibly kill your plant if used at a high dilution rate.,Before you use any type of natural or purchased chemicals of any kind on your plants it's very important to establish exactly what is causing the plants problems, whether it be insects, disease or just addressing light and water requirements. Second, how often do you fertilize, and how much? Because you seem to be growing the ele ear as a houseplant, there is a distinct probability that you are using too much and too often. Fertilizers used for houseplants should usually be diluted to half strength, and house plants don't usually need to be fertilized more than once a year. I know of many members that have very healthy, large houseplants that receive fertilization once a year.
Any time you change a plants location, the amount of light or it's receiving, you have to realize that it takes time for the plant to adjust to the changes and that issues may arise several weeks to several months after the change in conditions.
As for the position of your plants leaves, it's likely that the particular variety you chose has leaves that naturally hang down like that. Not all elephant ears have upright leaves.
Over all, I think your plant looks very good. Leave it where it is, watch the watering, cut back on the fertilizer, and enjoy your pretty plant!
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Jan 27, 2021 7:17 AM CST
Name: Lynda Horn
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I just saw the previous post: pebbles in the bottom of a pot can worsen drainage, not help it.
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Jan 28, 2021 12:48 AM CST
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Istanbul, Turkey
gardenfish said:I just saw the previous post: pebbles in the bottom of a pot can worsen drainage, not help it.


Thank You! Gardenfish, I will keep those in mind! I can always drill a hole if a see a problem. Thanks again for the advice
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Jan 28, 2021 6:39 AM CST
Name: Christine
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Atalik, gardenfish has given you excellent advise Thumbs up , Please don't wait to drill holes in the pot if you have the capabilities to do so now, if you wait until you see a problem then it would probably be to late to save it. If you let the water sit in the pebbles the water will eventually go stagnit, causing problems for the plant and also stink.
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