Arisaema Speciosum

Family

Araceae

Origin

Nepal

Description

Arisaema Speciosum, commonly called Cobra Lily, features striking hooded flowers adorned with intricate patterns. It blooms from April to June in plains and May to July in hilly areas. For an exotic summer accent, plant the bulbs between February and April or March and May.

The leaves are dramatically exotic and have three large segments that are heavily rugose underneath and margined with red.

Environment

Arisaema speciosum does best in the dappled semi-shade & excellent drainage. It should be planted with plenty of sharp sand and coarse bark immediately surrounding the tubers & will thrive in an organically-rich surrounding substrate with plenty of leaf mould and humus.

Once potted they should be watered sparingly when their new roots are shoot emerging, thus minimizing the chances of the tuber rot.

When the root system has developed and leaves begin to unfold from the leaf-sheates, they can be watered regularly and fertilized with slow release fertilizers.

Once the flowering is complete and the leaves turn yellow, watering should be discontinued and tubers given rest during their dormancy period.

Landscape Use

Arisaema speciosum makes a bold statement in the garden