Arisaema candidissimum : Plant Profile

Arisaema candidissimum

 

Arisaema candidissimum is originally from China and although a woodland plant it is more tolerant of sun than other arisaema species.

With its pink and white striped lightly perfumed flowers and thick leathery foliage after the flower has disappeared Arisaema candidissimum makes a great statement in the summer garden. Arisaema will appear in July and the foliage will last until late Autumn

Where to grow Arisaema candidissimum
Arisaema Candidissimum grows well in sun, (protect from hot afternoon sun) it does prefer a humus rich well drained soil and will perform well if fed regulary during the growing season. Remember that Arisaema is late flowering, as late as July in the UK

Arisaema candidissimum care and growing hints.
Like most arisaema this one prefers a well drained soil rich in humus. Plant quite deeply, up to 12 inches. Arisaema Candidissimum can be grown in a pot or container however it will need repotting every 2 years once established as the bulbs become quite large and produce offsets.

Again drainage is important, arisaema bulbs tend to rot if they become water logged. Divide arisaemacandidissimum in late winter rather than early winter, it seems that disturbing arisaema before winter may be one of the factors that causes the bulbs to rot.