Malanga
Xanthosoma sagittifolium
Araceae · Vegetable
Malanga (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) is one of the most widely grown edibles for USDA zones 9-13. It thrives in partial shade with high water and moderate upkeep, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners.
- · Give it partial shade and space to reach 3-6 ft.
- · Water at a high rate and let the soil drain freely.
- · Feed in spring and tidy up dead growth to keep it productive.
Serving Ideas
Typically cooked — roasted, steamed or sautéed — and served as a side dish or stirred into soups, stews and grain bowls.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 9-13
- Sun: Partial shade
- Water: High
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Vegetable
- Mature size: 3-6 ft tall · 1-2 ft wide
- Bloom season: Foliage only · Green
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to 20F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Rich, consistently moist soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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