Position

Sun exposure:
Partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist

Arisaema tortuosum is a very tall growing, shade-loving Arisaema, with lovely mottled stems and a large green spathe. It’s perfect for a moist woodland border or a container display for a shady corner, or as part of an exotic display that's in shade for all or part of the day.

Grow Arisaema tortuosum in moist soil in partial to full shade, planting the tuber about 25cm in the soil. Water in dry conditions. Add a thick layer of mulch in autumn to protect the tuber from frost.

Plant calendar

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Arisaema and wildlife

Arisaema has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Arisaema poisonous?

Arisaema has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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