CYRTOSPERMA
INFO + CARE

genus: Cyrtosperma Griff.

common name/s: swamp Taro

type: medium-sized to gigantic helophytes with thick, condensed, creeping rhizomes

family: Araceae

native range: New Guinea and associated islands, Malesia

zone: 10 to 13

height: 1,5 to 4 m

spread: 1 to 3 m

type species: Cyrtosperma lasioides Griff.

bloom time: seldom flowers

bloom description: varies among species

sun: part sun to  part shade

water: medium to wet

maintenance: medium to high

soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix with constant water access

toxicity: toxic to pets