Arisaema ochraceum Arisaema nepenthoides

ABOUT
A. nepenthoides is a tuberous perennial, to about 90cm, with dark green, five- or seven- fingered leaves on yellow-green stems splashed with black. The flowers appear before the leaves, and consist of a streaky stem and pale green spathe up to 20cm long with black and white stripes. A dense cone of red berries follows
About this plant
Names
Family
Araceae
Common names
Arisaema ochraceum
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, skin and eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H3
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Offsets may be removed in late summer
Pests
Susceptible to slugs and vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease free