xanthosoma lindenii
The green leaves of the Xanthosoma Lindenii have beautiful white veins. The closer the leaves get to the veins, the more the green fades into white. A real picture!
dimensions and properties
- plant height: 70-75 cm ↕
- pot size: 21cm Ø
- amount: 1
- color: fresh green
- air purifiying plant
- not safe for cats and dogs
- low maintenance plant
care tips
As the plant grows, the old leaves will start to hang, we advise to cut them. The new leaf will grow upwards and will be bigger than the old one. In this way the plant will grow slowly. Put your Elephant ears plant in a place with enough light, but not in a full sunny spot. Water it quite often, do not let the soil dry out.
health
This plant is air purifying. Moreover the leaves and root of malanga are edible. The fruit is a subglobose to oblong berry, 3.5mm to 5mm long and 2.5mm to 3.9mm in diameter. The leaves are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Never eat the roots or leaves raw!