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Griffith's cobra lily

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A tuberous perennial to 60cm tall, with 2 large leaves divided into 3 diamond-shaped leaflets. In early summer it produces a spathe 10-25cm long just above the ground; it is purple or green, heavily veined and hooded like a cobra

Scientific classification

Species: Griffith's cobra lily (Arisaema griffithii)
Genus: Arisaema
Family: Araceae

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
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Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Autumn · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Griffith's cobra lily pictures

Distribution of Griffith's cobra lily

Distribution map

Southern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Griffith's cobra lily

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Griffith's cobra lily care guide

Maintain steady mild dampness, avoid full substrate drying out
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Maintain steady mild dampness, avoid full substrate drying out

Fertilizing

Highly diluted balanced feed every four weeks spring to fall

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn, or by removing offsets in late summer

Growing

Plant the tubers 20cm deep in winter or spring, into moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in a cool, partially shaded site. Requires winter protection. Can also be grown in deep pots in a cold greenhouse

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