Description
Lovers of variegated plants will enjoy this unusual xanthosoma. Its dark green leaves have differing variegations that first appear yellow and later fade to white. As they mature, they curl slightly and resemble Mickey Mouse's head in shape, earning them the nickname of Disney's most famous rodent. With good care and adequate space, it can grow up to one and a half meters.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds in size, shape and coloring to the product photos.
- Delivery: in 5,5cm pot
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: tropical regions of Central America to South America
- Other names: Xanthosoma Albo Marginata, Mickey Mouse Taro, Mouse Cup, Pocket Plant.
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/Light Requirements: partial shade to light, avoid direct sunlight.
- Substrate: Ben's Babyplant Soil, Special Soil, later Ben's Philodendron & Monstera Soil, Special Soil
- Temperature: optimal at 18-24° C, do not let cool down below 15° C
- Watering: at least. Water well 1x per week, keep substrate moist but avoid waterlogging. Water rarely in winter.
- Humidity: Requires high humidity.
- Nutrient addition: In spring/summer about every 2 weeks with liquid fertilizer.
- As a bulb plant, requires winter dormancy and should then be watered only rarely.