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Mickey Mouse

CultivarXanthosoma 'Mickey Mouse'

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Xanthosoma (the genus)
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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

WaterRegular and thorough watering, allowing top inch to dry

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)

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

Height59 in

from Xanthosoma · “The leaves of most Xanthosoma species are 40–200 centimetres (16–79 inches)” — Xanthosoma - Wikipedia

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 partsornamental

from Xanthosoma · “ornamental foliage” — Xanthosoma sp. (Xanthosoma) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia

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)

Mickey Mouse hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the genus as a whole.

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