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Adenia glauca young caudex succulent with thick green stem and few leaves in light gravel pot, sandy blurred background.
Close-up of Adenia glauca, showing its unique caudex and succulent features. Ideal for succulent enthusiasts and collectors.
Close-up of Adenia glauca with green lobed leaves in a pot filled with white and gray rocks; caudex succulents blurred in background.
A young Adenia glauca with deeply lobed leaves unfurls in rocky soil among neatly arranged small potted plants in a grid.
Close-up of Adenia glauca, showing its thick, green succulent caudex with brownish nodes among light-colored rocks and a beige background.
Adenia glauca (Elephant's Foot Plant) with green, thorny stem and small leaves outdoors; tiny brown insect on top, blurred background.
A young Adenia glauca with lobed leaves in a square pot of pebbles, surrounded by assorted potted succulents and cacti on gravel.
A young Adenia glauca succulent with a green caudex and lobed leaves in a gravel pot, with more potted Adenia glauca in the background.
Close-up of Adenia glauca with caudex stem and fresh leaves, set against a soft brown background highlighting this Elephant's Foot Plant.
A slender Adenia glauca stem with green and yellow leaves stands out against a bright blue sky, showcasing this unique caudex succulent.
Adenia glauca young caudex succulent with thick green stem and few leaves in light gravel pot, sandy blurred background.
Close-up of Adenia glauca, showing its unique caudex and succulent features. Ideal for succulent enthusiasts and collectors.
Close-up of Adenia glauca with green lobed leaves in a pot filled with white and gray rocks; caudex succulents blurred in background.
A young Adenia glauca with deeply lobed leaves unfurls in rocky soil among neatly arranged small potted plants in a grid.
Close-up of Adenia glauca, showing its thick, green succulent caudex with brownish nodes among light-colored rocks and a beige background.
Adenia glauca (Elephant&
A young Adenia glauca with lobed leaves in a square pot of pebbles, surrounded by assorted potted succulents and cacti on gravel.
A young Adenia glauca succulent with a green caudex and lobed leaves in a gravel pot, with more potted Adenia glauca in the background.
Close-up of Adenia glauca with caudex stem and fresh leaves, set against a soft brown background highlighting this Elephant&
A slender Adenia glauca stem with green and yellow leaves stands out against a bright blue sky, showcasing this unique caudex succulent.

Welcome to the fascinating world of succulents! If you're looking for a striking and unique addition to your plant collection, look no further than the 'Adenia glauca,' an adorable member of the Adenia genus.  

Adenia glauca is commonly called the "Elephant's Foot Plant" because of its bulbous, swollen base that is similar in appearance to an elephant's foot, resembles the real Elephant’s foot succulent that is Dioscorea elephantipes. This swollen base is actually a caudex, which is a stem modification that allows the plant to store water and nutrients during times of drought. This elephant’s foot succulent can grow up to 10 feet tall and 3 feet wide with an erect woody trunk that's grayish-green in color.  

No wonder people are so obsessed with this beauty. And let's talk about those creamy white flowers with yellow stamens that bloom in early spring.   

This elephant's foot plant needs plenty of sunlightGo to How much light but not direct sun during hot periods, and these can't handle temperatures below 50°F, so keep it cozy indoors when it gets chilly outside.  

This succulent might just be one of nature's coolest creations. This drought-tolerant Adenia is native to Southern Africa. These caudex plants favor dry, sandy soil and well-drained potting mix, with minimum watering.  

The elephant's foot plant is exceptionally easy to multiply from cuttings or seeds, so you can quickly grow your collection.  But before you bring one home, it's important to know all about its care requirements and potential toxicity.  

So, if you're looking for something a little different for your succulent collection, be sure to check out the Elephant's foot Plant - Adenia glauca! 

Bloom Season

Mid summer Late summer

Flower Color

Pale yellow--light green

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

11

Mature Size

24 in. wide

Plant Type

Deciduous succulent plant

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Adenia glauca

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Welcome to the fascinating world of succulents! If you're looking for a striking and unique addition to your plant collection, look no further than the 'Adenia glauca,' an adorable member of the Adenia genus.  

Adenia glauca is commonly called the "Elephant's Foot Plant" because of its bulbous, swollen base that is similar in appearance to an elephant's foot, resembles the real Elephant’s foot succulent that is Dioscorea elephantipes. This swollen base is actually a caudex, which is a stem modification that allows the plant to store water and nutrients during times of drought. This elephant’s foot succulent can grow up to 10 feet tall and 3 feet wide with an erect woody trunk that's grayish-green in color.  

No wonder people are so obsessed with this beauty. And let's talk about those creamy white flowers with yellow stamens that bloom in early spring.   

This elephant's foot plant needs plenty of sunlightGo to How much light but not direct sun during hot periods, and these can't handle temperatures below 50°F, so keep it cozy indoors when it gets chilly outside.  

This succulent might just be one of nature's coolest creations. This drought-tolerant Adenia is native to Southern Africa. These caudex plants favor dry, sandy soil and well-drained potting mix, with minimum watering.  

The elephant's foot plant is exceptionally easy to multiply from cuttings or seeds, so you can quickly grow your collection.  But before you bring one home, it's important to know all about its care requirements and potential toxicity.  

So, if you're looking for something a little different for your succulent collection, be sure to check out the Elephant's foot Plant - Adenia glauca! 

Bloom Season

Mid summer Late summer

Flower Color

Pale yellow--light green

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

11

Mature Size

24 in. wide

Plant Type

Deciduous succulent plant

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Mid summer Late summer
Botanical Name Adenia glauca
Common Name Elephant’s foot
Dormancy Winter
Family Passifloraceae
Flower Color Pale yellow, light green
Genus Adenia
Growth Habit Melonshaped, Irregularly spherical
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 11
Mature Size 24 in. wide
Native Area Southern africa
Plant Type Deciduous succulent plant
Propagation By cuttings, offsets, seeds
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Caudiciform growth, showy flowers
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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