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
Proboscidea louisianica
Proboscidea
Martyniaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Elephant Tusks
Water
How often to water your Elephant Tusks
every 9
Elephant Tusks needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Denver, Colorado.
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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Denver, Colorado
49% Low
Finding light for Devil's Claw in your home
a window
Elephant Tusks love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Denver, Colorado â .
Elephant Tusks does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Elephant Tusks
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 Tusks after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
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.
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 đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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
Elephant Tusks grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Elephant Tusks can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Elephant Tusks
Elephant Tusks
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Denver, Colorado, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
