Overview
Arisaema consanguineum is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Arisaema, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Arisaema consanguineum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden. It is native to Himalaya to SE Asia.
About
Arisaema consanguineum is a robust perennial that features a singular, umbrella-like leaf composed of 11 to 20 leaflets, each measuring over 20 cm long, supported by a stem that can reach up to one meter in height. During the summer months, it showcases a dark purple-brown spathe, which is hooded and adorned with delicate green and white stripes.
About the genus
Arisaema consists primarily of tuberous perennials characterized by palmately lobed foliage. They feature unique tubular, hooded spathes that enclose small true flowers clustered at the base of a club-shaped or filamentous spadix. After flowering, these plants produce a spike bearing red berries.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Arisaema
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Arisaema consanguineum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- Himalaya to SE Asia
- Toxicity
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Arisaema consanguineum
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in a cool site. Tubers must not dry out when dormant, and may need winter protection in colder areas
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring, or remove offsets in late summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Arisaema consanguineum?
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in a cool site. Tubers must not dry out when dormant, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
Where is the best place to plant Arisaema consanguineum?
Arisaema consanguineum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Arisaema consanguineum need?
Arisaema consanguineum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Arisaema consanguineum?
No pruning required.
How big does Arisaema consanguineum grow?
Arisaema consanguineum reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Arisaema consanguineum hardy in the UK?
Arisaema consanguineum has a UK hardiness rating of H3.
How do I propagate Arisaema consanguineum?
Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring, or remove offsets in late summer.
Is Arisaema consanguineum toxic?
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants.