fern arum
Also known as: Zanzibar gem
an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial. The smooth, shiny leaves, 40-60cm long, arise directly from the ground, and have six to eight pairs of leaflets. One or two green and white, arum-like flowers may appear among the leaf bases in summer, followed by white berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- fern arum (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
- Genus
- Zamioculcas
- Family
- Araceae
- Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant]
- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fern arum
Distribution map
Eastern Tropical Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant]
Quick identification of fern arum
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fern arum care guide
- Allow soil to dry completely between waterings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingEvery 2-3 months during growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Remove faded leaves and flowers at soil level
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by leaf cuttings, using single leaflets
Growing
GrowingGrow as an indoor plant in well-drained compost with indirect light to full shade. Tolerant of neglect
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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