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Arisaema ciliatum

Arisaema ciliatum
Cobra lily

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Very disappointed. Field of plants does not match the description or the photo, not worth the price paid. I got a refund and would not recommend it. Find it at nurseries where they have it in their garden for a lower price.

Maryvonne de Bretagne , 12/12/2015

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A pretty, graceful species, undoubtedly the easiest to grow, forming upright black flowers with white stripes in early summer, borne on rigid stems 60cm high.
Flower size
9 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The Arisaema ciliatum is a lovely graceful species, probably the easiest to cultivate, forming in early summer, upright flowers striped black and white, carried on stiff stems at a height of 60cm (24in).

In bloom in early summer, the Arisaema ciliatum reaches 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) in height, its spathe (the name given to the flowers in this family) is black striped with white. Decorative, its leaves are whorled: they are composed of 9 to 12 light green leaflets, carried at the end of the stem and joined on the same axis, giving the impression of a "miniature palm tree".

Its corms (bulbs) are milky white to brown and very round, they form underground stolons and spread in the soil. Expect 2-3 years to obtain a beautiful shrub of 10 to 15 flowers.

The Cobra lily is a type of plant that belongs to the same family as Arums. It is often referred to as the "Cobra lily" due to its upright spathe that resembles a cobra. Despite its unique appearance, it is not commonly used in gardens. There are currently over 150 species of Cobra lily, most of which are native to Asia. Over half of these species can be easily grown in temperate zones like ours. These plants prefer wooded areas with cool, humus-rich soil, but they do not like waterlogged soil.

Plant Arisaema ciliatum in a cool environment together with bamboos (Fargesia), hostas and ferns.

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to August
Flower size 9 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Arisaema

Species

ciliatum

Family

Araceae

Other common names

Cobra lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference513071

Planting and care

If you want to care for arisaemas, you don't have to be too careful with them. They don't need much, but they do need some things. They like soil with lots of humus, which should be light and fresh but can drain well. In summer, keep the soil moist, but don't let it dry out. In winter, don't make it too wet, or the bulb might rot if it's humid. They like to be in the shade, near big trees facing west. If the soil is heavy, mix 1/3 leaf compost and 1/3 non-calcareous sand with your topsoil to make it better, then plant the bulb on a bed of perlite. Put it about 6-8cm (2-3in) deep and cover it with your substrate. If you're planting in a pot, use a wide, shallow clay pot with a substrate of half-perlite or vermiculite and half-leaf compost. Bury the bulbs 6-8cm (2-3in) deep in the soil and keep it moist but not waterlogged. In winter, keep the pot in a frost-free place with a little coolness, and give it some water every 15 days. You can start watering again in early spring, around April, once the bulbs start growing.

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Planting period

Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing and light

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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