What is the common name for Xanthosoma?
Elephant Ears (Colocasia, Alocasia, and Xanthosoma) Elephant ears is the common name for a group of tropical perennial plants grown for their large, heart-shaped leaves. Since elephant ears need moist to wet soils to thrive, do not grow them with plants that need drier soils. Such pairings would leave some of the plants in suboptimal conditions. Avoid planting them with cacti and succulents, such as sedum, and xeric plants like yucca, lavender, and eryngium.They thrive in bright, indirect light indoors or dappled sunlight outdoors. Too much direct sun can scorch the leaves. Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Elephant Ears enjoy regular watering, especially during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging.In warm, frost-free climates (zones 9-11), elephant ears can be grown outdoors year-round. In cooler areas (zones 3-8) they are usually grown as annuals. When the tubers are planted in late spring, they will become large, impressive plants within just a few months.Elephant ears are a bold, tropical plant with broad leaves that look great in Whispering Pines yards but can also hold water after rain or irrigation. These mini puddles are the perfect size for mosquito larvae to develop.Other problems with elephant ear plants tall, thick petioles have quite a job sustaining the large leaves, so some staking may be required. Without support, the broad leaves have a tendency to droop and cover lower growing plants. They also replace the old leaves as the plant matures.
Is Xanthosoma poisonous?
Are Xanthosoma poisonous for your pets or children? The plant is toxic when ingested, for both humans and animals. We advise you to keep Xanthosoma plants out of reach of pets and children. Like many aroids, the Xanthosoma Lindenii is toxic to pets and humans if ingested. This plant may enter a semi-dormant state in the cooler months. Growth will slow, and the plant may drop some leaves. During this time, reduce watering slightly but never allow the soil to dry out completely.