lime zinger elephant ear plant Xanthosoma 'Lime Zinger' – Root'd Plants

lime zinger elephant ear plant Xanthosoma 'Lime Zinger' – Root'd PlantsA fast growing lemon lime coloured Xanthosoma. The chartreuse coloured leaves on this beauty are a matte satin texture and can grow to be almost a metre in length and in ideal conditions. This plant will tolerate a bright spot indoors, rotating regularly to keep upright. Shop all Xanthosoma or learn more about this genus here or family grouping here Current Pot Size: 100mm Origin: Synonyms: Elephant Ear Light: Full Shade Category 3 4 (please see our

A fast growing lemon lime coloured Xanthosoma. The chartreuse coloured leaves on this beauty are a matte satin texture and can grow to be almost a metre in length and in ideal conditions. This plant will tolerate a bright spot indoors, rotating regularly to keep upright. 

Shop all Xanthosoma or learn more about this genus here or family grouping here

Current Pot Size: 100mm

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Synonyms: Elephant Ear

Light: Full Shade - Category 3-4 (please see our blog on plant light requirements).

Soil: Well draining, moisture retaining - Indoor Mix (please see our blog on soil requirements).

Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season (please see our blog on plant food).

Watering: Don't over water, they like to dry out between waterings. 

Maintenance: These plants are susceptible to spider mite so keep those leaves wet and treat with pest spray as a preventative at first signs of infestation. Keep warm over winter to slow down/stop dormancy. If they experience temperatures of less than 15 Degrees Celsius consistently they will go dormant in which watering should be kept to a minimum (about once a month) until new growth emerges in Spring. 

Transport Risk: Low