Donkey Ears

Donkey Ears thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Donkey Ears Water Frequency →

Donkey Ears Root Rot →

Donkey Ears requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Donkey Ears Light Requirements →

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Donkey Ears is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Donkey Ears is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Donkey Ears prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Donkey Ears Humidity Needs →

Donkey Ears is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Donkey Ears →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Donkey Ears →

What Are Healthy Donkey Ears Roots →

Donkey Ears should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Donkey Ears →

It’s common for Donkey Ears to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Donkey Ears is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.

Donkey Ears produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Is Donkey Ears an Annual Plant? →

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Donkey Ears Pollination Guide →

Common Donkey Ears Flower Problems →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Donkey Ears can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Landscaping Ideas with Donkey Ears →

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Winter Care for Donkey Ears →

Best Companion Plants for Donkey Ears →

Is Donkey Ears a Weed? →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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What Eats Donkey Ears? →

• Drooping Donkey Ears Leaves →
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• Black Spots on Donkey Ears →
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• Donkey Ears Leaves Falling Over →
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• Donkey Ears Yellow Leaves →
• Donkey Ears Root Rot →
• Why Is My Donkey Ears Wilting? →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Donkey Ears. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!