Arisaema ringens (Cobra Jack)


Botanical Information

FamilyAraceae
GenusArisaema
Speciesringens
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginJapan, Korea and China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 -(-1)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 30
Height30 cm
Spread20 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy seed or offset.
CultivationGrows in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Caution should be used around the planting site in early spring as the plant is late to appear.
PestsNo serious insect or disease problems.
Leaf DescriptionProduces two glossy leaves with three elliptic leaflets growing on a single stalk from each tuber.

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