Xanthosoma sp.

he Xanthosoma species are plants of the tropical rain forest and, although in their natural habitat they grow under the forest canopy, under cultivation they are usually sown with full exposure to sunlight. They require well-drained soils and do not tolerate the permanent presence of water.

Similar plants:

• Caladium lindenii, Xanthosoma lindenii Magnifica (Angel's Wing)
• Xanthosoma albomarginata, Xanthosoma atrovirens albomarginata (Mickey Mouse Taro, Mouse Cup, Pocket Plant)
• Xanthosoma sagittifolium, Xanthosoma violaceum, Xanthosoma atrovirens, Arum nigrum, Xanthosoma nigrum (Tannia, Malanga Blanca, Yautia, Cocoyam, Eddo, Coco, Sato-imo, Japanese Potatoes)