Adenia glauca Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Adenia glauca is an adorable species in the Passifloraceae family. This plant is commonly called the Elephant's Foot Plant because its bulbous resembles an elephant's foot. The swollen stem base is actually referred to as a caudex. Adenia glauca is surprisingly easy to care for and propagate. It can be a new addition to your indoor plant collection.
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Elephant's Foot Plant
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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 glauca Schinz
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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 glauca Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Adenia glauca.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Adenia glauca needs water once every
10 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Adenia glauca needs about 0.2 L per 10 days. |
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Adenia glauca Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Adenia glauca to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Adenia glauca to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Adenia glauca Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Adenia glauca. |
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Suitability in pots |
1L
Adenia glauca plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 1L. |
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Soil type |
clay
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 glauca Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Adenia glauca plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Adenia glauca toxic to pets? |
Yes
Adenia Glauca is toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Japanese Garden
Modern Garden
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Adenia glauca Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Adenia glauca, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Adenia glauca Native Region |
Find out where the Adenia glauca plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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Specific Location
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Adenia Glauca is native to southern Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. |
