Adenia spinosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Adenia spinosa, commonly known as the "Elephant's foot," is a unique and catchy houseplant to add to your collection. Its leaves are tiny, thick, and broadly egg-shaped, with noticeable veins. The flowers are small and tubular in shape with various colors. They bloom from late winter to mid-summer.
Common Name |
Elephant's foot
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Climbers
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Adenia spinosa
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Genus
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Adenia
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Family
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Passifloraceae
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Order
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Malpighiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Adenia spinosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Adenia spinosa.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Adenia spinosa needs water once every
10 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Adenia spinosa needs about 0.2 L per 10 days. |
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Adenia spinosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Adenia spinosa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Adenia spinosa prefers Medium humidity levels, between 65% and 85%. |
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Adenia spinosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Adenia spinosa. |
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Suitability in pots |
1L
Adenia spinosa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 1L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Adenia spinosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Adenia spinosa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
98 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
59 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Adenia spinosa toxic to pets? |
Yes
Adenia spinosa is toxic to pets. |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Japanese Garden
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Adenia spinosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Adenia spinosa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
winter
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Adenia spinosa Native Region |
Find out where the Adenia spinosa plant originated. |
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Country |
Madagascar
South Africa
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