How To Grow Elephant's Foot Plant? 

Easy Way To Garden Amanda Remington

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Elephant’s foot or ponytail palm is an evergreen perennial succulent, that looks kind of like a palm tree.

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Bright indirect light

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Growing conditions 

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Sandy, nutrient rich soils

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Climate: 50 - 90 °F (10 - 32 °C)

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Fertilize 2 or 3 times during the growing season

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Pruning is optional

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Growing tips 

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Needs watering when growing in a pot

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Elephant’s foot is very difficult to propagate. Sometimes you can see offsets near the base of the plant, which you can prune and pot in cactus or succulent mix. Dip the lower part of the offset in the rooting hormone before you plant it.

Propagation via division

That's the basic knowledge on growing and caring for Elephant's Foot Plant. Read our full guide to learn about pest prevention and most common problems with this plant!

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