Planting and Growing elephant's foot
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | TOXIC is eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water elephant's foot?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for elephant's foot?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for elephant's foot?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for elephant's foot?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for elephant's foot?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize elephant's foot?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune elephant's foot?
Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune in spring.
Learn more →How to Propagate elephant's foot?
Propagate by seed at 19 to 24°C in spring or take softwood cuttings as young shoots arise from the tuber in spring
Learn more →How to Transplant elephant's foot?
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Learn more →How to Care for elephant's foot in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant elephant's foot?
Under glass grow in gritty, very well-draining potting compost mulched with grit in full light. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two or three weeks; keep completely dry in winter. Suitable for a desert garden
Learn more →How to Repot elephant's foot?
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Learn more →How to Harvest elephant's foot?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and froghoppers
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of elephant's foot
TOXIC is eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]