- Botanical name: Arisaema tortuosum
- Family: Araceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Green
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Arisaema tortuosum
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Plant size
1.5m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Partial shade
- Hardiness: Frost hardy, half hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist
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 not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does 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 tortuosum and wildlife
Arisaema tortuosum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Arisaema tortuosum poisonous?
Arisaema tortuosum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
