Plant watering guide › Houseplants
How often to water an elephant ear
Alocasia odora
Spring–autumn 7 days
Winter 11 days
In a bright room, water your elephant ear about every 7 days from spring to autumn and every 11 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 7 days | every 9 days |
| November and March | every 9 days | every 11 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 11 days | every 14 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add an elephant ear. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Bright room (behind a sheer curtain)
Bright indirect light
Seasonal notes
Winter
- Keep it away from cold windows and water less in winter
Tips for your elephant ear
- Water droplets on the leaf tips are normal
- Big leaves turn to the light — rotate the pot
- Old leaves yellowing and dropping is normal turnover
- The sap can irritate skin
Trellis
Add your elephant ear and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 7 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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