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title: "Hello! My elephant ear I bought about a month ago… one the leaves is…"
description: "Hello! My elephant ear I bought about a month ago… one the leaves is started to turn yellow and droop. The other ones look like it’s turning as well. I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/13yH2sW8RkqbaGlt8HO3RQ"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Elaine-Marie"
published: "2024-03-04T02:26:43.307839Z"
language: "en"
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# Hello! My elephant ear I bought about a month ago… one the leaves is…

_Posted by Elaine-Marie on 2024-03-04_

Hello! My elephant ear I bought about a month ago… one the leaves is started to turn yellow and droop.

The other ones look like it’s turning as well.  
I originally had it next to a large window but moved it to a lower light area…

What should I do?

Help!

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7CDkh6thfYO_KzlXLuc9GqQsdsndcOdoLQ1HGQOepic/PWLsp4CKRBeY-qPioDFegA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7CDkh6thfYO_KzlXLuc9GqQsdsndcOdoLQ1HGQOepic/_Ceyug0zTJOZpLG_vKf9Qw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7CDkh6thfYO_KzlXLuc9GqQsdsndcOdoLQ1HGQOepic/jQdIUd43TPGsRUHMf9gtwA.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Bella56 commented on 2024-03-04

The soil looks really dense, how often are you watering?

#### Elaine-Marie replied on 2024-03-04

Every two weeks.

#### Elaine-Marie replied on 2024-03-04

It’s made with Peat Moss…

### Bella56 commented on 2024-03-04

Could be overwatered, you should check the roots and repot into a chunky soil mix. I let my alocasias dry out before watering.

### Chrissy commented on 2024-03-04

My elephant ears are all planted outside. Maybe a bit more sun?

### Terracotta💫 commented on 2024-03-05

definitely more light!

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