The xanthosoma is a word that refers to a series of herbaceous plants with very large green leaves (lighter, darker) that are grown in shady corners or indoors.
They are so beautiful and spectacular that it is a joy to see them every day. So if you want to know everything about them, then I’m going to tell you everything you need to know.
Origin and characteristics
Xanthosomes are herbaceous plants that belong to the genus Xanthosoma. They are known by the names mafafa, otoe, malanga, cocoñame, occupmo, bore, yautía, chonque, macabo, rascadera, quequisque and tania. A variety is the adam rib. They are native to America, and are characterized by having leaves 40 to 200 centimeters long, heart-shaped with tip. Its roots are usually very thick and fleshy, with starch inside, and they are edible.
Its growth rate is quite fast if the growing conditions are adequate, since they are also not difficult to maintain or care for. But let’s look at it in detail.
What are their cares?
If you dare to have a copy, we recommend that you provide it with the following care:
- Location:
- Exterior: in semi-shade, for example under the branches of a tree.
- Indoor: in a bright room, but where it does not give them direct light as they could burn.
- Irrigation: 3-4 times a week in summer, somewhat less the rest of the year.
- Earth:
- Pot: universal growing substrate mixed with 30% perlite.
- Garden: fertile, with good drainage.
- Subscriber: from early spring to late summer with ecological fertilizers once a month. If they are potted, liquid fertilizers should be used so that the drainage continues to be good.
- Multiplication: by seeds in spring. Direct sowing in seedbed.
- Rusticity: they do not support cold or frost. The minimum temperature they endure is 0 degrees as long as it is for a short time.
What do you think of the xanthosoma plants?
