Common names
Elephant’s foot
Synonyms
N/A
Origin and Habitat
Madagascar
USDA Hardiness Zone
Zone 12 / 50 °F (10 °C) to 55 °F (+13 °C)
Maximum size
Height: 1.4m (5 feet) / Caudex diameter: 30cm (12 inches)
Care Tips
To be safe keep it over 50 °F (+10 °C). Repot every 2 years. Can be grown outdoors in frost-free areas. Poisonous sap!
Expected germination rate
50%
Growth Rate
Medium
Maintenance
Easy to Medium
Sun Exposure
Full sun to light shade; but while caudex prefers shade, leaves prefer the sun; however, the grower should avoid direct blasting sun in summer.
Watering
Regular watering in summer, but drier in winter. Do not water a lot when it has no leaves!
Soil type and pH
Very porous potting medium, does well in a rather acidic soil, a bit rich comparing to other succulents
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