Carolina Elephantsfoot
About Carolina Elephantsfoot
Carolina Elephantsfoot is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Carolina Elephantsfoot likes soil that is well draining.
Carolina Elephantsfoot belongs to the Elephantopus genus, and is native to the United States and the Caribbean.
Taxonomy
Elephantopus carolinianus
Elephantopus
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
Carolina elephantsfoot and leafy elephant's foot
How to care for Carolina Elephantsfoot
Water
How often to water your Carolina Elephantsfoot
every 9
Carolina Elephantsfoot 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
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.
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Finding light for Carolina Elephantsfoot in your home
a window
Carolina Elephantsfoot 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 Carolina Elephantsfoot in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Carolina Elephantsfoot
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 Carolina Elephantsfoot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Carolina Elephantsfoot is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Carolina Elephantsfoot 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
Carolina Elephantsfoot 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.
Soil
Carolina Elephantsfoot 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!
Growth Pattern
Carolina Elephantsfoot grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Carolina Elephantsfoot can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Carolina Elephantsfoot
Carolina Elephantsfoot
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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