Q&A – My elephant ear had the leaves ripped off. Can I save it?
Question:
I moved an elephant ear in the back of my truck and the wind ripped the leaves off. what should I do to save it?
Answer:
TSU extension Agent Joellen Dimond says there is likely a lot of energy in the tuber and it should come back and grow fine. You may want to cut off any remaining damaged leaves. Be careful transporting plants and protect them from high winds in the back of a vehicle.
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I moved an elephant ear in the back of my truck and the wind ripped the leaves off. what should I do to save it?
Answer:
TSU extension Agent Joellen Dimond says there is likely a lot of energy in the tuber and it should come back and grow fine. You may want to cut off any remaining damaged leaves. Be careful transporting plants and protect them from high winds in the back of a vehicle.
Related Resources
How to Grow and Maintain Elephant Ears
Elephant Ear Q&A