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title: "Got my first elephant ear , it was given to me in sand but would like…"
description: "Got my first elephant ear , it was given to me in sand but would like to change it to soil but don’t want to put it in shock . Any recommendations?"
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author: "Lizzi"
published: "2025-10-07T15:49:11.016079Z"
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# Got my first elephant ear , it was given to me in sand but would like…

_Pubblicato da Lizzi il 2025-10-07_

Got my first elephant ear , it was given to me in sand but would like to change it to soil but don’t want to put it in shock . Any recommendations?

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## 4 commenti

### Wendss ha commentato il 2025-10-07

The sand has no nutrients, it’d be best to repot, OR you can let it grow in water

#### Lizzi ha risposto il 2025-10-07

Would it send it into shock changing it so quick or should I do it slowly ?

#### Wendss ha risposto il 2025-10-08

I usually transfer all my plants as soon as I get the so I can see if the roots have any problems

#### Wendss ha risposto il 2025-10-08

And my plans never went into shock

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