Elephant Ear, Taro, Malanga
Xanthosoma 'Golden Delicious'

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Xanthosoma (zan-tho-SO-muh)
Cultivar: Golden Delicious
Additional cultivar information: (aka Lime Zinger)

Synonym:Xanthosoma aurea

Synonym:Xanthosoma maffafa aurea

Synonym:Xanthosoma sagittifolium

Category
Bulbs
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting