Arrowleaf Elephant Ear
4.3 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Also known as
American Taro
Taxonomy
Xanthosoma sagittifolium
Xanthosoma
Araceae
Alismatales
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 3
Fast grower 2
Survivor 2
Browns easily 2
@Cementthumb
San Francisco, CA
03/17/2021
Stalks can buckle
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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