Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Xanthosoma

Species:

Xanthosoma sagittifolium

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments