Overview
Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Arisaema, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered is a cultivar of the Arisaema genus, which comprises tuberous perennials with palmately lobed foliage and distinctive tubular, hooded spathes enclosing small flowers. This deciduous plant has a columnar upright habit and is best grown in partial shade with a north, east, or west-facing aspect in sheltered locations. It thrives in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, beds, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, with interest in spring.
About the genus
Arisaema is a large and diverse genus of the flowering plant family Araceae. The largest concentration of species is in China and Japan, with other species native to other parts of southern Asia as well as eastern and central Africa, Mexico and eastern North America. Asiatic species are often called cobra lilies, while western species are often called jack-in-the-pulpit; both names refer to the distinctive appearance of the flower, which consists of an erect central spadix rising from a spathe.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Arisaema
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered?
Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered need?
Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered hardy in the UK?
Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Arisaema sikokianum green-flowered?
Seed, Offsets.
