Question
I purchased a green plant...it had no name the person selling it had no idea what it was. I bought it in Columbus Georgia...at a K Mart store. The leaves (there are only 7) are very large & a true green...they stick out from a almost invisible peak at the center...the leaves are about 12" long and 6-8" wide...the edges of them are scholloped and look like ruffeles. Each leaf is on a thick stalk (only one leaf per stalk)...the stalks are a light yellow-green... and the entire plant sticks up...without support. It sort of reminds me of a cabbage...but it's leaves are much farther appart. When I bought it...it was in a worn basket...I planted it in a sunny place...with afternoon shade. I have a large flower garden and I have to water almost daily because of the lack of rain...for the first 6 weeks the plant grew and looked healthy...then about 3 days ago it's leaves lost their spunk and are drooping bad...I bought a plant stand holder...hoping to revive it...by supporting the limp leaves. I also have not watered it for 3 days thinking that maybe I had overwatered it...I actually need some ADVICE before it dies completely...I love the plant and am desperate to TRY anything you suggest.The entire curcumference is about 7-8' so it is a big plant. Could you possibly give me a "guess" as to how I can save it? It is still bright green but the leaves are limp as a noodle...and I am afraid it might die...if I can't figure out what it is...and what to do...thank you so very much for any advice you can give me.

R. Moler-Wilks

Answer
Ruby,

Check out this picture.
http://pics.davesgarden.com/pics/giancarlo_1121623869_592.jpg

If this is it or close to it, you're going to have to get it back in a pot and out of the sun.  These plants can't take more than a couple hours of sun.  

From the symptoms you describe, it just getting too much and not enough water.

Good Luck,

John