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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Xanthosoma
Cultivar
Linden's Elephant Ear
Xanthosoma
Xanthosoma lindenii features large, deep green, arrowhead-shaped leaves adorned with intricate, bright white veins that make it a standout choice for tropical collections. This moisture-loving plant thrives in warm, humid environments, making it an excellent addition to indoor spaces or shaded garden spots in frost-free regions. Its bold foliage texture provides a sophisticated, lush aesthetic that excels in decorative containers.
Linden's Elephant Ear is a stunning tropical foliage plant known for its dramatic heart-shaped leaves featuring striking, creamy-white veining.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct midday sun which can scorch foliage.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Protect from cold drafts and maintain high ambient humidity to keep leaf edges from browning.
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Climate note
Prefers consistently warm temperatures between 65-80°F; susceptible to damage below 55°F.
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Flower / fruit
Primarily grown for its foliage; flowering is infrequent and less ornamental than the leaves.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct midday sun which can scorch foliage.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain plant health and appearance.
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Care notes
Protect from cold drafts and maintain high ambient humidity to keep leaf edges from browning.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Primarily grown for its foliage; flowering is infrequent and less ornamental than the leaves.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers consistently warm temperatures between 65-80°F; susceptible to damage below 55°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
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Soil
Rich, well-draining, peat-based potting mix with added perlite for aeration.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes and use a moisture-retentive, porous soil mix.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Large, deep green heart-shaped leaves with distinct, bright, ivory-white venation patterns.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are distinctly arrowhead-shaped; white veins must follow the leaf pattern and not appear as irregular blotches.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, inconspicuous greenish-white aroid flower spike.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flower is a typical aroid spadix and spathe; should not be expected on juvenile starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintains a clumped, upright habit with leaves radiating from a central underground corm.
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Mature Plant Look
Lush, tropical clump of large, elegant, deeply-veined dark green leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, sagittate, deep green leaves with pronounced, brilliant white venation; stems are sturdy and held on long petioles.
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Morphology Rules
Foliage should appear lush and flexible; avoid images showing stiff, leathery textures.
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Plant Faqs
Does Xanthosoma lindenii need full sun? No, it prefers bright, indirect light; direct sun can burn the leaves. How large do these grow? They typically reach 2 to 3 feet in height and width at maturity. Can I grow this outdoors? Only in zones 10-12; otherwise, it is best kept as a container plant and brought indoors for winter.
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Root Look
Healthy white or light brown roots contained within a uniform plug substrate.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, damp-looking potting medium with perlite flecks.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with a few developing leaves exhibiting initial vein coloration.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller, more ovate, with tender petioles and a compact, developing root system in a plug cell.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Linden's Elephant Ear. This is Linden's Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Linden's Elephant Ear become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the tropical foliage environment you want to create. These dramatic, dark green leaves with bright, ivory-white veining make this plant a stunning centerpiece for any indoor display. Establish your starter plug by repotting it into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a final decorative container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Xanthosoma Xanthosoma lindenii Linden's Elephant Ear tropical plants foliage plants houseplants indoor gardening tropical foliage Agardeni shade plants ornamental foliage starter plants
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the lush beauty of Xanthosoma lindenii, a striking tropical foliage plant with iconic white-veined leaves. Perfect for indoor spaces or shaded patios, this plant adds elegance to any collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Xanthosoma lindenii: Linden's Elephant Ear Care
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