Eltrot
About Eltrot
Eltrot is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Eltrot likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
⚠️ Eltrot is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Heracleum sphondylium
Heracleum
Apiaceae
Apiales

How to care for Eltrot
How often to water your Eltrot

every 9
Eltrot 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
Finding light for Eltrot in your home

a window
Eltrot love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Eltrot does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Eltrot in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Eltrot

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 Eltrot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Eltrot
Eltrot
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
