Arrowleaf Elephant Ear
Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is (nearly!) a Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
4.5 out of 5 (11 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Also known as
American Taro
Taxonomy
Xanthosoma sagittifolium
Xanthosoma
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Arrowleaf Elephant Ear
Water
How often to water your Arrowleaf Elephant Ear
every 9
Arrowleaf Elephant Ear needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
Light
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Finding light for Arrowleaf Elephant Ear in your home
a window
Arrowleaf Elephant Ear may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Arrowleaf Elephant Ear in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Arrowleaf Elephant Ear
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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Arrowleaf Elephant Ear after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Arrowleaf Elephant Ear is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Arrowleaf Elephant Ear 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
Arrowleaf Elephant Ear may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Arrowleaf Elephant Ear grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Arrowleaf Elephant Ear can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Arrowleaf Elephant Ear
Arrowleaf Elephant Ear
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 9
Fast grower 5
Survivor 4
Browns easily 3
Pest magnet 2
06/26/2021
Loves organics in the soil, worm castings and such. Likes to be watered frequently and grows very fast.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
05/28/2021
grows fast, so resilient
05/16/2021
watch out for bugs!!
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Browns easily
Pest magnet
03/17/2021
Stalks can buckle
Large, lush leaves
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