Xanthosoma aurea 'Lime Zinger'

Growing Information

Temp: 50°-90°F

Light: 2000-3000 ft-c but will tolerate lower light levels

Soil: Well drained, light professional mix containing 75% peat

Mature Height: 3-4'

Pot Size: 6-14"

Hardiness: Zone 7b

Major Pests: Snails

Diseases: Pythium Rot and Rhizoctonia Rot

Origin: NA

Erect herb, with tuberous rhizomes, 40-70 cm high, with a general golden color, of unknown horticultural origin. Stemless when young, but developing the rhizome up to 50 cm above the ground in old plants. Leaf-blade membranous, with conspicuous veins above, 25-45 cm long, on spongy, 30-60 cm long sheathed petiole. Spathe erect, constrict, creamy 14-22 cm long, on 20-35 cm stalk. It is widely grown in semi-shade, usually in groups, in the tropical and subtropical regions, as well as in pots for indoors. ‘Lime Zinger’ is propagated easily by separation of the tuberous rhizomes.

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