Overview
Typhonium giraldii is a garden plant in the genus Typhonium, part of the Araceae family. It is native to China.
About
Typhonium giraldii is a species of Araceae native to China and a member of the Typhonium group, aroids most often associated with woodland habitats. It is herbaceous and produces its summer inflorescences in the UK between June and August. Plants are best sited where roots receive shade and organic matter from leaf litter. Young shoots typically emerge from an underground storage organ, making seasonal placement important for planting and mulching.
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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In the garden
Typhonium giraldii belongs to the Araceae and originates from China; it sits within a genus that is commonly found in wooded, shaded environments. In the UK it flowers from June to August, when the plant produces its characteristic aroid inflorescences close to the ground amid the foliage. Treat it as a woodland aroid when choosing a site: dappled shade or the shelter of deciduous trees will reflect its natural setting. Incorporate generous quantities of humus-rich material into the planting hole and maintain a layer of leaf mulch to mimic woodland litter and steady soil moisture. Avoid prolonged waterlogging; good drainage and a steady supply of organic matter suit the genus’s habit. Typhonium giraldii works well tucked beneath shrubs or among spring bulbs where its seasonal growth can be accommodated and mulch can be left in place during dormancy. It is also suitable for a deep container kept in a cool, shaded position if garden space is limited. Expect summer flowering in the months of June to August, when the inflorescences appear at ground level and signal the plant’s active period.
Plant details
Typhonium giraldii size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- China