xanthosoma
mafaffa
mafaffa
Care level
Medium
This impressive tropical plant produces massive arrow-shaped leaves with striking white veins that create a dramatic contrast against its deep green surface. Unlike its cousins, its underground tubers are actually edible when properly prepared, making it both a stunning ornamental and a traditional food crop in some regions.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 89.6°F)
Fertilization frequency
High
Weekly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The xanthosoma mafaffa can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.