Xanthosoma lindenii 'Magnificum'

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: 18-24"

Pot Size: 6-14"

Hardiness: Zone 7b

Major Pests: Snails

Diseases: Pythium Rot and Rhizoctonia Rot

Origin: NA

An improved form of lindenii (Colombia) differing by having its yellowish to deep-green leaves beautifully and broadly veined with a cream to white color , and pale line just inside of the margin. This is an ornamental, evergreen herb, which grows from rhizome, with its showy arrow-shaped, thin-leathery leaves. It is one of the most beautiful of the warm greenhouse exotics.

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