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Soft Elephantsfoot (Elephantopus mollis)

Soft Elephantsfoot (Elephantopus mollis) is a perennial herb known for its basal rosette of leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Elephantopus carolinensis G.Mey.
Elephantopus cernuus Vall.
Elephantopus cervinus Vell.
Elephantopus dilatatus Gleason
Elephantopus hypomalacus S.F.Blake
Elephantopus martii Graham
Elephantopus pilosus Philipson
Elephantopus sericeus Graham
Elephantopus serratus Blanco
Elephantopus sordidus Salisb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusElephantopus
  • speciesElephantopus mollis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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