Lime Zinger - Xanthosoma atrovirens - 14cm / 1L / Small Plant dracaena position near an east facing

position near an east facing window or in a bright north facing room set back from direct sun

Mainland New Zealand's iconic Nikau palm (Rhopalostylis sapida) has a subtropical cousin on our very own Kermadec Islands

though it’s sometimes sold as a braided or multi-stemmed specimen

🔎 Rarity Check: Uncommon in New Zealand – Found through specialist plant stores but not widely stocked in major garden centers

Lime Zinger - Xanthosoma atrovirens - 14cm / 1L / Small Plant dracaena position near an east facingLime Zinger is a form of Xanthosoma atrovirens; a tropical houseplant similar to relatives Alocasia, Caladium or Colocasia. The heart shaped leaves of Lime Zinger can grow huge provided the right conditions of bright indirect light, plenty of fertiliser and moderate moisture without drying out over the warm months. The electric lime leaves are the perfect tone to brighten up any corner or even to place on a deck or patio. Here are some care