Overview
Typhonium blumei is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Typhonium, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Typhonium blumei grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Typhonium blumei is a deciduous, columnar upright cultivar of the Typhonium genus, belonging to the Araceae family. It thrives in partial shade with a north, east, or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered locations. This plant grows best in moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H1c, it is suited for patios, containers, sub-tropical gardens, conservatories, and greenhouses. Planting requires well-drained soil with watering during establishment, and propagation is by division. It is particularly notable in spring and summer.
About the genus
Typhonium is a genus in the family Araceae native to eastern and southern Asia, New Guinea, and Australia. It is most often found growing in wooded areas.SpeciesTyphonium acetosella Gagnep. - Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam Typhonium adnatum Hett.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Typhonium
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Typhonium blumei size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Typhonium blumei
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Typhonium blumei?
Typhonium blumei prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Typhonium blumei need?
Typhonium blumei grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Typhonium blumei hardy in the UK?
Typhonium blumei 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 Typhonium blumei?
Division.