After a few years, the decorative elephant's foot can reach an impressive size for a houseplant. Since it also appears to be quite robust, it might be worth considering relocating the tree to your own garden, at least temporarily.
The elephant foot feels most comfortable outside
The elephant foot in spring
In the spring, the elephant's foot may need a little more attention than in the winter months. It should now be taken out of its winter quarters, if it hasn't stayed in the living room, and drive out again. He has absolutely no business being in the garden before the ice saints. It is not hardy, not even tolerant of temperatures below about 7 °C for long periods.
Be sure to check in spring whether your elephant's foot is healthy and whether its roots still have enough space in the pot. Once the roots are growing out of the pot, it's time to repot. However, the new vessel should only be slightly larger than the old one.
The elephant foot in summer
If the summer is nice and warm and dry, with temperatures around 20 °C to 25 °C, then the elephant's foot is welcome to move outside. However, he should be gradually acclimated to direct sunlight and fresh air. Outdoor care is practically no different from indoor care.
The elephant foot in autumn and winter
If the temperatures drop below around 7 °C to 10 °C during the night in autumn, bring your elephant's foot back into the house or apartment. This may also be the case in late summer.
In winter, it is best to give your elephant foot a little rest to regenerate. The winter quarters can be a little cooler than the apartment, but should be bright and not too cold.
The essentials in brief:
- Location: bright and warm, sheltered from the wind, not in the blazing midday sun
- gradually get used to fresh air
- doesn't like waterlogging and absolutely no wind
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The elephant's foot absolutely needs a place that is protected from the wind and rain.