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Mickey Mouse Taro

4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Large, lush leaves

Pest magnet

Also known as

Mouse Cup, Pocket Plant and Mouse-cup Taro

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Xanthosoma sagittifolium 'Variegatum Monstrosum'

Genus

Xanthosoma

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Mickey Mouse Taro

💦 Water

How often to water your Mickey Mouse Taro

Mickey Mouse Taro needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Mickey Mouse Taro in your home

Mickey Mouse Taro may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mickey Mouse Taro in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mickey Mouse Taro

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mickey Mouse Taro: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mickey Mouse Taro after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Mickey Mouse Taro prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Mickey Mouse Taro may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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Care Summary for Mickey Mouse Taro

Mickey Mouse Taro

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Large, lush leaves 2

Pest magnet 1

Browns easily 1

Fast grower 1

@@PearlyBird

6 Plants

552 XP

Rochester, NY

09/20/2021

Its a beautiful plant but I’ve had it for four days and it appears to be attracting the ire of all the cardinal winds simultaneously. This dumbass plant has everything wrong with it all of the time.

Large, lush leaves

Pest magnet

Browns easily