Xanthosoma, Mickey Mouse Taro, Mouse Cup, Pocket Plant, Yautia Amarilla
Xanthosomaatrovirens 'Variegatum Monstrosum'

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Xanthosoma (zan-tho-SO-muh)
Species: atrovirens (at-ro-VY-renz)
Cultivar: Variegatum Monstrosum

Synonym:Xanthosoma albomarginata

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Textured
Veined

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting