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XANTHOSOMA VIOLACEUM - BLUE TARO.

Xanthosoma violaceum - Blue taro Synonym
Xanthosoma nigrum, arum nigrum.
Common name
Blue tannia, blue taro,black malanga, malanga morada.
Family
Araceae (Arum family).

Overview
Black malanga is an indigenous to tropical South America.
The blue taro has dark green leaves up to 3' long with glaucous stems.
The veins in the leaves are purple; while it has large whitish spathes.
The stems are up to 5' tall but are shorter when it is in a container in the cooler zones.

Hardiness
USDA zone 9 - 12.
Propagation
Bulbs.
Culture
Partial sun / shade. Needs lots of water; high humidity.
Excellent for an container plant in the cooler zones.
It can grow outdoors in the summer.
Grows best if temperature is above 55° F.

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Item Description Unit Price Quantity
Xanthosoma violaceum bulb 1 packet (one bulb) US$ 8.00
Xanthosoma violaceum bulb 1 packet (10 bulbs) US$ 67.98


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