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Black Malanga Elephant Ear - Xanthosoma violaceum
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Black Malanga Elephant Ear - Xanthosoma violaceum

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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

Pet Friendly? No

USDA Grow Zones 8-11

Water Req's Medium

Light Req's Full-Part Sun

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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 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?

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Customer Reviews

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Bernhard
These are starter plants but they are well...

These are starter plants but they are well rooted.
They arrived looking a bit sad in transit but healthy.
I repotted them and put them in the greenhouse & they are already pushing new leaves. No worse for wear!
Nice packaging & fast shipping. Very healthy plants.

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Aaron
Plants looked good. Shipped well. A saved...

Plants looked good. Shipped well. A saved seller.

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Ivah
Very well packaged. Plants were secure and...

Very well packaged. Plants were secure and arrived in good condition. Would buy here again.

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Xavier
Plant was way smaller than expected

Plant was way smaller than expected

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Ricardo
Received a healthy plant package very well...

Received a healthy plant package very well. This seller is great!

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Frederique
came on time in great condition.

came on time in great condition.

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Cara
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