Okay, so my elephant ears were looking kinda sad. The edges of the leaves were turning brown and crispy, and I was like, “What the heck is going on?!” I really didn’t want to lose these plants, they’re so cool looking! So, I started my little investigation.
My Detective Work Begins
First, I checked the soil. I stuck my finger in, like, a couple of inches deep. Was it bone dry? Nope. Was it soaking wet? Also nope. It felt kinda…in between. Hmm.
Then I thought about the light. These guys were in a spot that got some morning sun, but mostly indirect light the rest of the day. Could they need more sun? Or maybe…less?
I also gave the leaves a good look. Any signs of bugs? Nope, didn’t see any little critters crawling around.
The “Aha!” Moments
After poking around and thinking for a bit, I started to suspect a few things:
- Watering Woes: Maybe I wasn’t being consistent enough. Sometimes I’d water a lot, sometimes I’d forget for a while. Oops.
- Sunlight Snafu: I figured they might be getting a little too much direct sun, especially in the hottest part of the day.
- Humidity Headache: My house can get pretty dry, and I read somewhere that elephant ears like things a bit humid.
My Action Plan
Here’s what I decided to do:
- Set a watering schedule for these plants!
- Move the plants. I found a spot that gets bright, indirect light all day.
- Get a little humidifier.
The Results (Fingers Crossed!)
It’s only been a week or so, but I think things are starting to look a little better. The browning hasn’t spread, and I swear I see some new growth! I’m gonna keep a close eye on them and stick to my new routine. I’ll update you guys later on how it’s going!
