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Arrowleaf elephant ear

SpeciesXanthosoma sagittifolium

Also called Malanga, Malangas, Tannia

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Fact sheet

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Typeperennial

from Xanthosoma · “Xanthosoma lindenii is an evergreen perennial” — White Caladium (Xanthosoma lindenii): Complete Care Guide 🌟 - Healthy Houseplants

Lightbright indirect light

from Xanthosoma · “Xanthosoma prefers environments with scattered light or partial shade.” — How to Grow and Care for Xanthosoma: A Comprehensive Guide

Waterthrives in high humidity and consistently moist soil. It is a "heavy drinker", especially during the peak of summer, and will droop dramatically if it feels even slightly dehydrated.

“Thirsty Roots: This plant thrives in high humidity and consistently moist soil.” — Arrowleaf Elephant Ear (Xanthosoma Taioba) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Soil pH5.75–7.25

from Xanthosoma · “alkaline pH levels of 6 to 8” — Xanthosoma sp. (Xanthosoma) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia

Hardiness zones7-10

from Xanthosoma · “USDA Zone 7-10” — Xanthosoma sp. (Xanthosoma) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia

Height36–72 in

“Taioba plants can reach heights of 3 to 6 feet” — Arrowleaf Elephant Ear (Xanthosoma Taioba) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Propagationdivision of rhizomes

from Xanthosoma · “Xanthosoma can be propagated effectively through the division of rhizomes.” — How to Grow and Care for Xanthosoma: A Comprehensive Guide

Edible partsTaioba-mansa variety is edible

“While the "Taioba-mansa" variety is edible and delicious” — Arrowleaf Elephant Ear (Xanthosoma Taioba) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Toxicitytoxic to people, pets

from Xanthosoma · “Many Xanthosoma species are toxic to people and pets.” — How to Grow and Care for Xanthosoma (Elephant Ears)

Indoorshumidity, air conditioning, heating vents

from Xanthosoma · “If growing Xanthosoma as a houseplant, try to boost the humidity in your home or keep the plant in a humid place” — How to Grow and Care for Xanthosoma (Elephant Ears)

Diseases

from Xanthosoma · “fungal infections which can be through over-watering” — Xanthosoma sp. (Xanthosoma) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia

Keep away frominvasive plants

from Xanthosoma · “Some Xanthosoma species grown in North America are classed as invasive plants” — How to Grow and Care for Xanthosoma (Elephant Ears)

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