General Plant Information: Yautia or Xanthosoma sagittifolium is a stemless tropical plant. Cultivated in the Caribbean  for its tuberous edible starchy roots. They are cooked and eaten like yams or potatoes. Is a main ingredient to make the traditional Puerto Rican Alcapurrias and Pasteles.

The plant require a well drainage sandy soil. It can be cultivated both at full sun or partial shade.

Growing requirements:

Product Details: This is a rhizome, a vegetative material used for propagation of the plant. The rhizome we ship are in the first stages of development and may or not contain leaves. Instructions for planting and care are included in package.