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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 a 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.
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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