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Belembe

Xanthosoma brasiliense, Araceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Alexandrian LaurelCalophyllum inophyllum
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNurse Plant
Amazon Coral TreeErythrina amazonica
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Common Screw PinePandanus utilis
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Pink Stemmed Elephant EarXanthosoma roseum

Same genus plants compete intensively for similar root zone nutrients and growing space, reducing yields when planted too close

Dark-leaved malangaXanthosoma atrovirens

Closely related Xanthosoma species may compete for similar nutrients and potentially exhibit allelopathic interactions

Uses

Functions

Starch ProductionSoil ProtectionErosion Control

Edible Parts

TubersYoung Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Belembe grow in?

Belembe grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Belembe?

Good companions for Belembe include Alexandrian Laurel, Amazon Coral Tree, Common Screw Pine.

Design guilds with Belembe and see companion relationships visually.

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