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title: "My elephant ear is working on its fifth leaf without dropping any old…"
description: "My elephant ear is working on its fifth leaf without dropping any old ones! Lush! It does want to lean a bit (hence the stick) so I wonder if it needs a deeper…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Kirsty"
published: "2024-03-23T09:14:06.557375Z"
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# My elephant ear is working on its fifth leaf without dropping any old…

_Posted by Kirsty on 2024-03-23_

My elephant ear is working on its fifth leaf without dropping any old ones! Lush!

It does want to lean a bit (hence the stick) so I wonder if it needs a deeper pot.

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## 4 comments

### JKR commented on 2024-03-23

What’s the root situation? Are they growing out the bottom of the pot?

#### Kirsty replied on 2024-03-23

Not quite yet, but I can see them at them through the drainage holes. I repotted it last year and it had a very good root system.

### Plantress commented on 2024-03-23

Oh my, how have you been able to keep the leaves so full and healthy? How long have you had this plant? Any special care tips?

#### Kirsty replied on 2024-03-23

I got it in July and for the first six months it stayed at three leaves, losing the oldest one every time it get a new one. It’s honestly been so easy and low maintenance! I water it maybe every 3 weeks. I’ve repotted it once. I think it’s just maturing so it’s able to hold onto its leaves.

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