lords-and-ladies

How to Grow and Care for lords-and-ladies

lords-and-ladies · Arum maculatum
Also known as: Aaron; Adam and Eve; adder's meat; adder's root; arrowroot; bloody man's finger; bobbin' Joan; bobbing Jane; bobbins; boys and girls; brown dragons; bulls and cows; calf's foot; cobbler's thumb; cocky baby; cuckoo pint; devil's ladies and gentlemen; devil's men and women; English passion flower; friar's cowl; Gethsemane; jack-in-a-box; jack-in-the-pulpit; Kitty-come-down-the-lane; lamb in a pulpit; lily grass; mandrake; naked ladies; nightingales; parson and clerk; parson in the pulpit; Portland arrowroot; Portland sago plant; Portland starchroot; priest's pintle; rampe; snake's victuals; starch flower; starch plant; wake-robin

Grow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil and plant 10 to 15cm deep in light shade. Self-seeding may be a problem

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing lords-and-ladies

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil and plant 10 to 15cm deep in light shade. Self-seeding may be a problem

How to Water lords-and-ladies?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lords-and-ladies?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lords-and-ladies?

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What Soil Is Best for lords-and-ladies?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for lords-and-ladies?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize lords-and-ladies?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune lords-and-ladies?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate lords-and-ladies?

Propagate by division of tubers when dormant after flowering. Propagate by seed, sow seeds as soon as ripe in the autumn having removed the fleshy pulp, use gloves

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How to Transplant lords-and-ladies?

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How to Care for lords-and-ladies in Winter?

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How to Plant lords-and-ladies?

Grow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil and plant 10 to 15cm deep in light shade. Self-seeding may be a problem

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How to Repot lords-and-ladies?

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How to Harvest lords-and-ladies?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of lords-and-ladies

TOXIC if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

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Attributes of lords-and-ladies

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Arum maculatum
Genus
Arum
Family
Araceae
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