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Black Malanga Elephant Ear - Xanthosoma violaceum
$22.99
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There are several types of cocoyam (the general name for the Xanthosoma species), but Black Malanga is the most popular. It's easy to see why with its attractive black-blue stems and intense ribbing on the underside of the leaves. Plus, the tubers are edible, the leaves make great cooked greens, and you can wrap your favorite foods in the leaves for steaming.
• Mature height: 4-6 feet
• Light: Full to part sun
• Water: Average watering needs
• Zones: 8-11
Shop with confidence
Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.
That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.
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We sell baby plants
Wellspring Gardens is the starter plant, AKA “baby plant” shop. We just get you started, so you get all the credit for raising your plants under your green thumb.
How tall are baby plants?
We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.
What determines whether I get a 3-, 6-, or even 18-inch-tall plant?
The exact size of the plant we send you is variable on the time of year and how long we've been growing it out.
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