{"product_id":"xanthosoma-sagittifolium-mickey-mouse","title":"Xanthosoma sagittifolium 'Mickey Mouse'","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eMickey Mouse Xanthosoma – A Playful, Tropical Statement Plant!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eBring a whimsical touch to your indoor or outdoor garden with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eMickey Mouse Xanthosoma\u003c\/strong\u003e! This rare and stunning tropical plant gets its name from its uniquely shaped foliage, which resembles the famous cartoon character’s ears. 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