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Elephant Ear-Assorted-Ideal for tropical gardens 10" Pot

Elephant Ear-Assorted-Ideal for tropical gardens 10" Pot

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Xanthosoma, Assorted Information Page
Xanthosoma, Assorted - Plant Catalog

Xanthosoma, Assorted

Description

Xanthosoma, commonly known as Elephant Ear, is a tropical plant known for its large, heart-shaped leaves. These plants are prized for their lush, dramatic foliage and are often used to create a tropical ambiance in gardens and indoor spaces.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for adding a tropical feel to gardens, patios, and indoor spaces. Perfect for container gardening and as a striking focal point in landscape designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Xanthosoma, Assorted
  • Common Name Common Name: Elephant Ear
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 3-6 feet tall
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 8-11
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Rarely blooms indoors
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after last frost
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove dead leaves regularly
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Bring indoors if temperatures drop below 50°F
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant tubers 2-3 inches deep
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize monthly during growing season
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
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