About
Remusatia vivipara, the viviparous taro, is a tuberous arum producing large, attractive, peltate leaves and small, bulbil-bearing runners. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a warm, shaded, moist greenhouse or conservatory.
About the genus
Remusatia are tuberous perennials in the arum family (Araceae) from tropical Asia and Africa, producing attractive foliage and arum-like inflorescences. Grown in warm, shaded, moist greenhouses and conservatories.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.