- Botanical name: Arisaema engleri
- Family: Araceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Arisaema engleri is native to the Hubei Province of China. In spring, a dark purple and white striped, green-speckled pitcher flower sits on a central purple stem, among broad, dark green, lush foliage.
Plant tubers 15-25cm deep in winter or early spring. For best results grow Arisaema engleri in moist, well-drained soil in a cool, partially shaded site. Mulch in winter when the plants have died down and protect from late frosts in spring.
How to grow Arisaema engleri
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Plant size
45cm height
15cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade, full shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline / boggy
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Arisaema engleri and wildlife
Arisaema engleri has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Arisaema engleri poisonous?
Arisaema engleri can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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