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Elephant ear #906306

Asked June 18, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT

Hello, can anyone tell me what’s happening to my elephant ear – cup of tea? I overwinter them and most are doing well. A few of them look like this. Thank you

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

This is symptomatic of insect feeding. Without actually seeing the insect I can’t say what it is. Check for egg on the underside of the leaves. Remove the chewed leaves or any leaves that have eggs that you cannot squish o remove. 

https://pesticidecert.cfans.umn.edu/sites/pesticidecert.cfans.umn.edu/files/files/media/e5_insects_mitesar246pm_0.pdf

Deb Reierson Replied June 18, 2025, 8:52 PM EDT

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