Elephant Ear, Taro, Malanga 'Golden Delicious'

Xanthosoma

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Xanthosoma (zan-tho-SO-muh)
Synonym
Xanthosoma aurea
Xanthosoma maffafa aurea
Xanthosoma sagittifolium
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Gulfport, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Felicity, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

Summerville, South Carolina

Shepherd, Texas

Chesapeake, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | September 2002 | neutral

Also called 'Lime Zinger'

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