Arisaema — 18 species
Botanical species in the genus Arisaema recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Arisaema amurense
Arisaema amurense
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed. This species is well suited to the front of a peat border.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema consanguineum
Arisaema consanguineum
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Arisaema consanguineum is only hardy in the milder regions of the temperate zone, It tolerates occasional temperatures down to about -10°c, though the young growth can be damaged by spring frosts. Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema costatum
Arisaema costatum
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Arisaema costatum is is only hardy outdoors in the milder areas of the temperate zone. Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema dracontium
Arisaema dracontium
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog garden, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too hot or exposed. Tubers should be planted about 10cm deep.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema erubescens
Arisaema erubescens
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally prefer a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. They prefer a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema flavum
Arisaema flavum
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Arisaema flavum is a fairly cold-tolerant species, able to survive temperatures down to around -10°c when dormant. It is grown outdoors in Denmark. Prefers a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema franchetianum
Arisaema franchetianum
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally prefer a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. They prefer a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema heterophyllum
Arisaema heterophyllum
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist, does not dry out but is not water-logged and the position is not too exposed. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema jacquemontii
Arisaema jacquemontii
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
This is probably the hardiest of the Himalayan species and should succeed outdoors in a suitable position in many parts of the temperate zone. Prefers a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema negishii
Arisaema negishii
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema quinatum
Arisaema quinatum
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema ringens
Arisaema ringens
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed. This is probably one of the hardiest members of the genus and should succeed outdoors in a suitable position in many parts of Britain.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema serratum
Arisaema serratum
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog garden, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too hot or exposed. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema thunbergii
Arisaema thunbergii
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog garden, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too hot or exposed. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema tortuosum
Arisaema tortuosum
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Arisaema tortuosum is only hardy outdoors in he milder regions of the temperate zone - it can tolerate occasional temperatures as low as about -10°c, especially if the tubers are planted about 20cm deep. Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog garden, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too hot or exposed.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema triphyllum
Arisaema triphyllum
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog garden, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too hot or exposed. Tubers should be planted about 10cm deep.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema utile
Arisaema utile
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog garden, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too hot or exposed. Tubers should be planted about 10cm deep.
Full cultivation guide →Arisaema yunnanense
Arisaema yunnanense
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally prefer a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade. They prefer a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed. This species does not appear to be very habitat specific, being able to grow in dry and rocky conditions and also along roadsides.
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