This is Xanthosoma--a great, statement-making foliage plant. The xanthosoma shown here is "Lime Ginger", a most spectacular shade of charteuse which serves as great contrast to purples, oranges, really just about anything. This is a tropical plant, so forget about trying to keep it alive through the winter unless you live in Hawaii or some other similar paradise. Also, it is not an inexpensive plant. I bought it at the beginning of the season as a 4" plant for $20. Yikes. But if you ask me, it's worth it. It grows fast, needs no attention as long as it's placed in part sun/part shade, and only requires water. Oh sure, it would probably be even more amazing if I fertilized a few times during the season but it's September already and I haven't done that once. So if you have similar tendencies, I'd recommend using a slow-release fertilizer when you first plant it. That should get you pretty good results. 
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This big green leafy plant is another to put on my list of 'Next Year' plants.
I have 'Black Magic' colocasia and just can't get enough of tropicals.
Nell: Thanks for visiting my blog. I forgot to mention in my post that I bought my Xanthosoma online from Logee's. They have an amazing selection of tropicals every year. I've never been disappointed.--Miriam
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