Adenia Species, Elephant's Foot

Adeniapechuelii

Family
Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Adenia (a-DEE-nee-uh)
Species
pechuelii (pesch-WEL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Echinothamnus pechuelii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Thousand Oaks, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | positive

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