A small potted Black Malanga Elephant Ear (Xanthosoma violaceum) from Wellspring Gardens with three green leaves in a black nursery pot filled with soil, against a white background; prized for its edible tubers.

Black Malanga Elephant Ear - Xanthosoma violaceum

$18.99
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A small potted Black Malanga Elephant Ear (Xanthosoma violaceum) from Wellspring Gardens with three green leaves in a black nursery pot filled with soil, against a white background; prized for its edible tubers.
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Black Malanga Elephant Ear - Xanthosoma violaceum

Wellspring Classic Series

$18.99
Sale price  $18.99 Regular price 

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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

Arrival Size

Arrival Size

3-8" Tall

Pet Friendly

Pet Friendly

No

USDA Grow

USDA Grow

Zones 8-11

Water Req's

Water Req's

Medium

Light Req's

Light Req's

Full-Part Sun

Four potted plants in increasing sizes are labeled: Promo (2-4 tall), Classic (3-8 tall), Premium (8-15 tall), and Supreme (8-25 tall), showing plant and pot dimensions for each size.

Introducing Premium & Supreme plants

We're expanding our product lineup with plants that need more space than our classic 2/3-cup pot allows.

Premium Plants come in a 3/4-quart pot and Supreme Plants come in a 3/4-gallon pot.

New Premium & Supreme Plants will release each Friday.

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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Two potted plants are shown side by side; the left plant is 3 inches tall with darker leaves, and the right plant is 8 inches tall with a large green leaf. Both pots have a green logo on the front.

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.

Elephant Ear Fuel supercharges Alocasia, Colocasia & Xanthosoma growth

Wellspring Gardens' Elephant Ear Fuel has the optimal fertilizer ratio for robust growth.

When you pair this 20-10-20 formula with optimal sunlight and water, Elephant Ear Fuel will help you raise your Elephant Ears to their full potential.

Elephant Ear Fuel Plant Fertilizer - Water-Soluble 20-10-20 - (1 or 2 LB bag)

Elephant Ear Fuel Plant Fertilizer - Water-Soluble 20-10-20 - (1 or 2 LB bag)