Hi folks,
Does anyone have any suggestions as to saving an elephant ear plant? When I
bought it a month ago, it had a luxurious growth, and many large leaves. As
soon as I planted it, the leaves started drooping and going yellow. I've
only fertilised it once when planting, and water it every third day. It's in
a shady area facing the West, and copping a bit of wind on the squallier
Melbourne autumn/winter days.

Should I repot it and place it in a sunnier spot slightly more out of the
wind? My wife suggested bringing it indoors, but as we've got a floating
floor system (her idea!) that gets destroyed by any water pooling on it,
I'll leave that one out.

Thanks,
Casey Herman

"Litl Fish" wrote in message
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Hi folks,
Does anyone have any suggestions as to saving an elephant ear plant? When
I
bought it a month ago, it had a luxurious growth, and many large leaves.
As
soon as I planted it, the leaves started drooping and going yellow. I've
only fertilised it once when planting, and water it every third day. It's
in
a shady area facing the West, and copping a bit of wind on the squallier
Melbourne autumn/winter days.

Should I repot it and place it in a sunnier spot slightly more out of the
wind? My wife suggested bringing it indoors, but as we've got a floating
floor system (her idea!) that gets destroyed by any water pooling on it,
I'll leave that one out.

Hello Casey,

Pending a reply (I noticed you posted 3 times)... I watched a show and it
mentioned that they love lots and lots of water, so it could be that every 3
days is not enough, especially when you've just planted it.

Thanks Gabra, I'll take this on board as well. Sorry for posting 3 times,
folks, my software told me there were errors posting...apparently not!

Regards,
Casey

"Gabra" wrote in message
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"Litl Fish" wrote in message
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Hi folks,
Does anyone have any suggestions as to saving an elephant ear plant?
When
I
bought it a month ago, it had a luxurious growth, and many large leaves.
As
soon as I planted it, the leaves started drooping and going yellow. I've
only fertilised it once when planting, and water it every third day.
It's
in
a shady area facing the West, and copping a bit of wind on the squallier
Melbourne autumn/winter days.

Should I repot it and place it in a sunnier spot slightly more out of
the
wind? My wife suggested bringing it indoors, but as we've got a floating
floor system (her idea!) that gets destroyed by any water pooling on it,
I'll leave that one out.

Hello Casey,

Pending a reply (I noticed you posted 3 times)... I watched a show and it
mentioned that they love lots and lots of water, so it could be that every
3
days is not enough, especially when you've just planted it.

Thanks Gabra, I'll take this on board as well. Sorry for posting 3 times,
folks, my software told me there were errors posting...apparently not!

Regards,
Casey

"Gabra" wrote in message
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"Litl Fish" wrote in message
...
Hi folks,
Does anyone have any suggestions as to saving an elephant ear plant?
When
I
bought it a month ago, it had a luxurious growth, and many large leaves.
As
soon as I planted it, the leaves started drooping and going yellow. I've
only fertilised it once when planting, and water it every third day.
It's
in
a shady area facing the West, and copping a bit of wind on the squallier
Melbourne autumn/winter days.

Should I repot it and place it in a sunnier spot slightly more out of
the
wind? My wife suggested bringing it indoors, but as we've got a floating
floor system (her idea!) that gets destroyed by any water pooling on it,
I'll leave that one out.

Hello Casey,

Pending a reply (I noticed you posted 3 times)... I watched a show and it
mentioned that they love lots and lots of water, so it could be that every
3
days is not enough, especially when you've just planted it.

"Litl Fish" wrote in message
...
Thanks Gabra, I'll take this on board as well. Sorry for posting 3 times,
folks, my software told me there were errors posting...apparently not!

Regards,
Casey

I forgot to add--the wind would tend to dry the soil as well. See if
watering alot changes anything--apparently they like wet feet. If not, you'd
have to move it.


"Gabra" wrote in message
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"Litl Fish" wrote in message
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Hi folks,
Does anyone have any suggestions as to saving an elephant ear plant?
When
I
bought it a month ago, it had a luxurious growth, and many large
leaves.
As
soon as I planted it, the leaves started drooping and going yellow.
I've
only fertilised it once when planting, and water it every third day.
It's
in
a shady area facing the West, and copping a bit of wind on the
squallier
Melbourne autumn/winter days.

Should I repot it and place it in a sunnier spot slightly more out of
the
wind? My wife suggested bringing it indoors, but as we've got a
floating
floor system (her idea!) that gets destroyed by any water pooling on
it,
I'll leave that one out.

Hello Casey,

Pending a reply (I noticed you posted 3 times)... I watched a show and
it
mentioned that they love lots and lots of water, so it could be that
every
3
days is not enough, especially when you've just planted it.

In article , Litl Fish wrote:
Thanks Gabra, I'll take this on board as well. Sorry for posting 3 times,
folks, my software told me there were errors posting...apparently not!

Ahh classic Bigpond/Outlook (or Ouchlook!) Express problem! I suggest
you either change ISPs or use different software (they are both broken).

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