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Arisaema concinnum

Arisaema concinnum
Cobra lily

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Duration of the flower one day... but very pretty... beware of the smell if you leave it indoors.

Laurence, 08/05/2020

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A bulbous plant, a cousin of the arums, very resistant to cold, sought-after for the originality of its cobra-head-shaped bloom, mauve striped with light green. Blooms in late spring. Easy to grow in well-drained soil or in pots.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

The Arisaema concinnum, known as the cobra plant, is a cousin of the arums. It is an original bulbous plant, very resistant to cold, with exceptional flowering.

The Arisaema concinnum belongs to the Araceae family. It is native to the Himalayas. The cobra plant rises up to 80 cm (32in) above the ground and develops early in the season. The unique floral stem emerges early in June, producing a flower head made up of a central spadix of tiny fleshy flowers, surrounded by a funnel-shaped spathe of dark purple colour striped with light green, whose exterior is lined with a similar colour, but paler. This floral stem is later surrounded by a single leaf with a tropical appearance, like a Chinese umbrella, formed by leaflets arranged in a 360° (680°F) wheel, bright green with a lighter middle zone. The flower does not emerge on the same petiole as the leaf. The flowers are dioecious, they are either male or female, but only one sex is found per plant. This species produces red seeds at the end of the season.

The flower head resembling the head of a cobra gave this arisaema its English name of Cobra lily. During the summer, they become dormant as an elongated cylindrical tuber.

Arisaema concinnum is an intriguing plant that can be grown in cool and well-drained soil, preferably in light and humid undergrowth or at the edge of undergrowth where it can get ample sunlight without scorching. It can be cultivated to make beautiful, unique and eye-catching potted plants. It goes well with other plants like fernsepimediums, Begonia grandis, rhododendrons, azaleas, and oriental lilies.

In Latin, concinnum means "pleasing". All parts of this plant are toxic.

 

 

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Arisaema concinnum (Flowering) Flowering
Arisaema concinnum (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time June
Inflorescence Spadix

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour light green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Arisaema

Species

concinnum

Family

Araceae

Other common names

Cobra lily

Origin

India

Product reference8638111

Planting and care

Arisaema concinnum is a plant that prefers fertile, well-drained and moist soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH level. It grows best in a shady yet bright location and can tolerate partial or dappled shade, as well as full light, without direct sunlight. Water the plant regularly, but only a little during the growing season. In colder areas, protect the base during winter by covering it with straw or plastic sheeting. Although this plant can withstand freezing weather and is hardy down to -20 °C (1°F), it still needs protection in cold temperatures. To prevent moisture buildup around the roots during winter, maintain careful soil drainage. For the best results, use garden soil enriched with a little compost as the substrate.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, draining, rich

Care

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