Xanthosoma brasiliense
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Xanthosoma brasiliense, commonly known as Tannia or New Cocoyam, is a tropical tuber plant native to South America.” — Xanthosoma brasiliense Cultivation | Agrownet Growing Xanthosoma brasiliensees at Home: Agrownet Beginner's Guide to Suc
“Choose a location with partial shade to full sunlight for optimal growth.” — Xanthosoma brasiliense Cultivation | Agrownet Growing Xanthosoma brasiliensees at Home: Agrownet Beginner's Guide to Suc
from Xanthosoma · “To keep the prized foliage of your Xanthosoma looking verdant and healthy, it will need regular and thorough watering.” — How to Grow and Care for Xanthosoma (Elephant Ears)
from Xanthosoma · “alkaline pH levels of 6 to 8” — Xanthosoma sp. (Xanthosoma) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia
from Xanthosoma · “USDA Zone 7-10” — Xanthosoma sp. (Xanthosoma) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia
“Maintain a spacing of about 12 to 18 inches between the corms.” — Xanthosoma brasiliense Cultivation | Agrownet Growing Xanthosoma brasiliensees at Home: Agrownet Beginner's Guide to Suc
from Xanthosoma · “The leaves of most Xanthosoma species are 40–200 centimetres (16–79 inches)” — Xanthosoma - Wikipedia
from Xanthosoma · “Xanthosoma can be propagated effectively through the division of rhizomes.” — How to Grow and Care for Xanthosoma: A Comprehensive Guide
“Tannia tubers are versatile in the kitchen and can be boiled, steamed, fried, or added to stews and soups.” — Xanthosoma brasiliense Cultivation | Agrownet Growing Xanthosoma brasiliensees at Home: Agrownet Beginner's Guide to Suc
from Xanthosoma · “Many Xanthosoma species are toxic to people and pets.” — How to Grow and Care for Xanthosoma (Elephant Ears)
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)
from Xanthosoma · “fungal infections which can be through over-watering” — Xanthosoma sp. (Xanthosoma) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia
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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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Xanthosoma brasiliense
- Fact sheet: 8 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian