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About Elephant Garlic
Elephant Garlic is a relatively rare houseplant đż that is isnât challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Elephant Garlic likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Elephant Garlic belongs to the Allium genus, and is native to Macronesia, the Mediterranean, and Asia.
â ď¸ Elephant Garlic is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Allium ampeloprasum
Allium
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Broadleaf wild leek, Wild leek and Allium porrum

How to care for Elephant Garlic

How often to water your Elephant Garlic

every 9
Elephant Garlic needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Elephant Garlic in your home

a window
Elephant Garlic love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Elephant Garlic does not tolerate low-light đŤ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Elephant Garlic in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Elephant Garlic

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Elephant Garlic after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Elephant Garlic is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Elephant Garlic prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Elephant Garlic requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Elephant Garlic is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Humidity
Elephant Garlic doesnât require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Elephant Garlic does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Elephant Garlic 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 itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Elephant Garlic is native to the Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa.
Growth Pattern
Elephant Garlic grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Elephant Garlic can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Elephant Garlic
Elephant Garlic
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
