Arrowleaf Elephant Ear

Arrowleaf Elephant Ear Care

Xanthosoma Robustum

What is the plant

Mafafa (Xanthosoma robustum) contributes with a significant portion of the carbohydrate content of the typical diet in many regions within developing countries such as, Colombia, Panama, and Nicaragua. Although, Mafafa starch is less important in terms of usage than other tropical root crops, such as, cassava and sweet potato, it is still a major staple in some parts of the tropics and subtropics.

Invasive in Central America.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Part sun and part shade

hardiness zone

max 7b

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water abundantly so that the substrate never dries out. The humidity must be high.
Fertilizer
Fertilize in spring every 15 days with mineral fertilizer.
Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Grows in fertile soils.
Temperature
Not frost resistant.
Popularity
846 people already have this plant 101 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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Arrowleaf Elephant Ear Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Fertilizer

Sunlight

Soil

Temperature

Popularity