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How to Grow and Care for Common Elephant's-Foot

Common Elephant's-Foot, also known as Woolly Elephant's Foot, Devil's Grandmother, Hairy Elephant's Foot

Common Elephant's-Foot is considered an easy-to-care-for plant that can tolerate a range of environmental conditions. Key care points include ensuring well-draining soil and providing moderate water, as common Elephant's-Foot is drought-resistant but benefits from consistent moisture. Special attention should be given to its preference for partial shade, although it can withstand full sun in cooler climates.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Common Elephant's-Foot

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	7-10

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Common Elephant's-Foot is distinguished by its rosette of basal leaves that sprawl across the ground. These large leaves can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) long and have a woolly texture. In the summer to fall, common Elephant's-Foot produces tall, central stems that can reach heights of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm). Atop these stems, clusters of small, purple flowers bloom, each with a bristly appearance. The overall structure of common Elephant's-Foot gives it a robust and somewhat brambly look.