Overview
Arum italicum 'Eco Ghost' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Arum, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arum italicum 'Eco Ghost' 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 italicum 'Eco Ghost' is a clump-forming perennial cultivar of the Arum genus, which is known for its tuberous plants with arrow-shaped leaves and small flowers hidden at the base of a yellow or purple spadix. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally in a south- or west-facing, sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam soil of any pH. Hardy to UK zone H1c, it is suitable for use as a houseplant, in patios or containers, and in conservatories or greenhouses. It is best propagated by division in spring and is of interest during the spring season.
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 italicum 'Eco Ghost' 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 italicum 'Eco Ghost'
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Arum italicum 'Eco Ghost'?
Arum italicum 'Eco Ghost' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Arum italicum 'Eco Ghost' need?
Arum italicum 'Eco Ghost' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Arum italicum 'Eco Ghost' hardy in the UK?
Arum italicum 'Eco Ghost' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Arum italicum 'Eco Ghost'?
Division in spring.
More in the Arum genus
- Arum dioscoridis
- Arum elongatum
- Arum idaeum
- Arum italicum 'Caroline Hayes'
- Arum italicum 'Lady Aron'
- Arum italicum 'Pamela Harper'
- Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant'
- Arum maculatum 'Rusné'
