Arum pictum
Comes from Corsica and is the only autumn flowering Arum. Lateron during the winter appear the tough decorative leaves with white veining which develops lateron.
The genus
The genus has about 25 species covering most of Europe, Africa and East to West China. With the exception of A. pictum all bloom in spring or early summer. Most will grow quite well outdoors in a full to partly shade site, but avoid hot locations. Once planted they are happy for a long time and will not wander except by seed.
- Family :Araceae
- Native to :Médit. (Corse, Sardaigne)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Purple
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :tuber
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Woodland
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 4-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-2)