Malanga 'White Malanga'

Xanthosomasagittifolium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Xanthosoma (zan-tho-SO-muh)
Species
sagittifolium (sag-it-ee-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Textured
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Vegetables
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Erwin, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2004 | positive

This is the common type of Malanga grown for food-It is a large plant and a heavy feeder,it can produce over 8lbs of edible off shoots,...Read More

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