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Capote, Elephant Ear

Xanthosomarobustum

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Xanthosoma (zan-tho-SO-muh)

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Species

robustum (roh-BUS-tum)

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Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Smooth

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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