water arum

How to Grow and Care for water arum

water arum · Calla palustris
Also known as: bog arum; swamp lily; water dragon

Grow in humus-rich, lime free soil in planting baskets in mud or in still or slow moving water no deeper than 25 cm, in full sun

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

Planting and Growing water arum

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grow in humus-rich, lime free soil in planting baskets in mud or in still or slow moving water no deeper than 25 cm, in full sun

How to Water water arum?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for water arum?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for water arum?

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What Soil Is Best for water arum?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for water arum?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize water arum?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune water arum?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate water arum?

Propagate by seed sown in late summer or by division of the rhizomes in spring

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How to Transplant water arum?

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How to Care for water arum in Winter?

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How to Plant water arum?

Grow in humus-rich, lime free soil in planting baskets in mud or in still or slow moving water no deeper than 25 cm, in full sun

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How to Repot water arum?

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How to Harvest water arum?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of water arum

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

More General Info About water arum

Attributes of water arum

Plant typeAquatic
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginTemperate regions

Scientific Classification

Species
Calla palustris
Genus
Calla
Family
Araceae
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