1/10

Elephant Tusks

Also known as

Devil's Claw, Devil's Claw, devil's claw, unicorn-plant, common devil's claw, ram's horn, aphid trap, Louisiana unicorn-plant, purple-flowered devil's-claw, goat's head, elephant tusks and Proboscidea louisiana

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Proboscidea louisianica

Genus

Proboscidea

Family

Martyniaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Elephant Tusks

💦 Water

How often to water your Elephant Tusks

Elephant Tusks 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

☀️ Light

Finding light for Devil's Claw in your home

Elephant Tusks love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Elephant Tusks does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Elephant Tusks in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Elephant Tusks

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Elephant Tusks: repot after 2X growth

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 Elephant Tusks after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Elephant Tusks 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.

Devil's Claw Water Frequency →

Devil's Claw Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Elephant Tusks 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 🏡.

Devil's Claw Light Requirements →

Devil's Claw Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Elephant Tusks is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Elephant Tusks grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Devil's Claw Lifecycle →

Devil's Claw Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Devil's Claw →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Elephant Tusks can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Devil's Claw Temperature Tolerance →

Devil's Claw Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Devil's Claw →

When to Plant Devil's Claw →

How to Plant Devil's Claw →

Where to Plant Devil's Claw →

Winter Care for Devil's Claw →

Best Companion Plants for Devil's Claw →

Is Devil's Claw a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Elephant Tusks, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

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.