Capote, Elephant Ear

Xanthosomarobustum

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Xanthosoma (zan-tho-SO-muh)
Species
robustum (roh-BUS-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Brentwood, California

Naples, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Brentwood, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2010 | positive

This plant is not invasive in most areas. It requires water during its growing season, it dies back once winter sets in most places (9b o...Read More

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