B) Are the leaves large and do they grow thick enough to create a significant shadow?
/johnny
Yes, growing them in containers. Yes, the leaves are very large and would create significant shadow if on a trellis or attached to a stake in the middle of the container. And, they grow really, really, fast.
How long/wide is a leaf? Hmm, maybe 4 1/2” long and 3 1/2” to 4” wide. Let me see if I have that picture of that plant flower and I’ll email it to you - leaves show there I think and you can gage it by things around it.