Xanthosoma ‘Lime Zinger’

This plant is an eye-catching tropical plant known for its striking, large, heart-shaped leaves with a vibrant lime-green or chartreuse hue. It belongs to the Araceae family, which includes a variety of tropical plants often grown for their bold foliage.

Key features of Xanthosoma ‘Lime Zinger’:

Foliage: The standout feature is its bright lime-green leaves, which can grow quite large, creating a dramatic display. The leaf texture is smooth, and they have a pronounced, arrowhead shape.

Growth Habit: This plant typically forms a dense clump, and under the right conditions, it can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet tall, with a similar spread.

Growing Conditions: It thrives in warm, humid environments, making it ideal for tropical gardens or as a striking container plant for patios or indoor spaces. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Watering: It requires consistent moisture but not soggy soil, making it important to maintain a balance between keeping the soil wet enough without waterlogging.

Uses: Often used in landscaping for its bold foliage, it’s great for adding a pop of color in shaded garden beds or as a statement plant in containers.

It’s a low-maintenance plant that provides year-round tropical beauty, especially when used as part of a foliage-based design.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-13
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 48″ / 36″ / 12″
Exposure: Part Shade
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