Xanthosoma: How Much Water & Light Does it Need to Thrive?

How to care for Xanthosoma

How often to water your Xanthosoma

Xanthosoma 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 Xanthosoma in your home

Xanthosoma 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 Xanthosoma in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Xanthosoma

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Xanthosoma: 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 Xanthosoma after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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