Tacca leontopetaloides

Tacca leontopetaloides - Botho143

Tacca leontopetaloides
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Tacca leontopetaloides detail leaf
Tacca leontopetaloides flower
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Tacca leontopetaloides flower detail

Easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Botanical

80 cm
40 cm
Tacca leontopetaloides

Tacca leontopetaloides - Botho143

The Tacca leontopetaloides is a species closely related to yams. The Tacca leontopetaloides, also known as the "Polynesian Arrowroot", has glossy green arrow-shaped leaves. During the flowering period, dark purple to almost black flowers form.

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Plant information: Tacca leontopetaloides

The Tacca leontopetaloides is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia and Pacific islands. Long ago, the starchy Tacca leontopetaloides was taken to Pacific islands as an important food source. The Hawaiians also used the Tacca leontopetaloides as a medicine for stomach complaints.

Height
80 cm
Width
40 cm
Araflora info
Limited
Plant type
Botanical
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
North-East Asia
Product type
Plant
Properties
Special
Adult width
40 cm
Adult height
100 cm
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
0-1000 m
Plant care: Tacca leontopetaloides

Water regularly. Do not overwater. Keep the soil constantly moist and do not let it dry out in between waterings. A sunny to partial shady location is suitable for the Tacca leontopetaloides.

Care
Easy
Place
Indoor
Air circulation
Yes
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Protection
Free draining mixture
Protection
Not standing in water
Repotting
after 1 year
Soil Ph
<6-7>
Soil type
mixed
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Prune dead stalks
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
15 °C
Temperature winter
5 °C
Fertilise
medium
Daytime humidity
60-90%
Humidity at night
70-90%