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Dragon arum.
Dracunculus vulgaris
Prononciation drak-UN-kew-lus vul-GAIR-iss
Aussi appelée Common dracunculus, Dragon Arum, Dragon Lily, devil's-tongue, dragon-lily
The dragon arum is a striking plant known for its massive, dark purple spathe and pungent scent. It grows from a large tuber and creates a dramatic focal point in the garden. You will love how unique its prehistoric appearance looks in a sunny border.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Perennial tuber
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 5 feet
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Plant the tubers in well draining soil to prevent rot during the dormant season. Keep an eye out for yellowing leaves which often signal that the plant is entering its summer dormancy. Ensure it has plenty of space to accommodate its wide, architectural foliage.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil consistently moist during the active growing season but reduce water significantly once the foliage begins to die back.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly while the plant is actively producing leaves.
- Taille
- Remove dead or yellowing foliage only after it has completely withered to allow the tuber to store energy.
- Rempotage
- Repot or divide the tubers when they become too crowded or if you want to propagate the plant.
- Sol
- Well draining, fertile soil
- pH du sol
- Neutral to slightly alkaline
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Large, velvety dark purple spathe
- Thick, mottled green and purple stems
- Deeply lobed, palmate green leaves
- Distinctive foul odor when blooming
Science
- Famille
- Araceae
- Genre
- Dracunculus
- Ordre
- Alismatales
- Classe
- Liliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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