Arum dioscoridis — Clump forming

Overview

Arum dioscoridis is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Arum, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arum dioscoridis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include houseplants, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, bedding, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers.

About

Arum dioscoridis, commonly known as the Spotted arum, is a plant of the arum family (Araceae). The plant was described by James Edward Smith in Flora Graeca (1816). The species is named after the ancient Greek physician and botanist Pedanius Dioscorides. The plant is native to forests in the east of the Mediterranean in southern Turkey, Cyprus, Greece and the Middle East. Grow it in full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it needs a warm, frost-free position in the UK (RHS H1c). It works well for houseplants, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, bedding, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing or west-facing aspects. Plant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Arum

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing or West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1c

Plant details

Arum dioscoridis size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Arum dioscoridis

Propagation: Division in spring
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to aphids or thrips; glasshouse red spider mite or glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to bacterial or fungal rots or a virus