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Xanthosoma aurea ‘Lime Zinger’ (Elephant ear)

Xanthosoma aurea ‘Lime Zinger’ Photo/Illustration: Todd Meier



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Xanthosoma aurea ‘Lime Zinger’ zanth-oh-SO-mah OR-ee-ah Common Name: Elephant ear
This elephant ear has 2-foot-long, heart-shaped chartreuse leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze and seem to glow, even on cloudy days. It performs well in full sun and partial shade and doesn’t mind slightly acidic, rich, moist soil
 Noteworthy characteristics: Plants grow as if on steroids, reaching 3 to 5 feet tall with a 4- to 5-foot spread.
 Propagation:

Propagate by separating the tuberous rhizomes.


 Problems: Few, if any.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Uses Combinations, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style Beds and Borders
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Bulbs,Tropicals

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Information provided by Anthony Tesselaar
This basal branching cordyline combines the rugged easy-care attributes of its cordyline cousins with an unusual mix of shiny dark color, compact bushy form, short stems and cascading grass-like leaves.