water arum
Also known as: bog arum; swamp lily; water dragon
A rhizomatous aquatic perennial with broadly heart-shaped, glossy leaves and white flower spathes to 25cm in length in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- water arum (Calla palustris)
- Genus
- Calla
- Family
- Araceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of water arum
Distribution map
Temperate regions
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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 water arum
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water arum care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in late summer or by division of the rhizomes in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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