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Posted 1Y ago by @HeroHeteromeles

I'm new and need advice..πŸ™

Could someone tell me if my Elephant Ear plant is ok inside with a growing light?
It has drooped and lost some stems (they were mushy) since i got it a couple of weeks ago. #plantnewbie
8” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
That looks like a Monstera to me, but regardless, it should be fine under a grow light. If it’s mushy, you might be overwatering. I always use a chopstick and stick it deep in the soil, if it’s dry water if it’s not wait.
Hello @heroheteromeles If you continue to see mushy, it would be wise to take her out of the pot and check for root rot. If roots mushy remove them rinse all the soil off. Remove the stems that are mushy. Repot with fresh soil that is chunky and well draining.
Also spray the roots with a combination of water and hydrogen peroxide to prevent further root rot οΏΌοΏΌ
I actually recently repotted it.
Thy roots looked good. I still cut the softer one and the really long ones.
Thank you guys so much for the advice!