Approximately 150 species of flowering tuberous or rhizomatous perennials. Palmate lobed, sometimes with unusually shaped and striking spathes.
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Characteristics
Cultivar: n/aFamily: Araceae
Size: Height: 0 ft. to 0 ft.
Width: 0 ft. to 0 ft.
Plant Category: perennials,
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Requirements
Bloomtime Range: not applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 to 8
AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant
Light Range: Part Shade to Dappled
pH Range: Not defined for this plant
Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Loam
Water Range: Normal to Moist
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
Problems
Fungi : Rusts Most rusts are host specific and overwinter on leaves, stems and spent flower debris. Rust often appears as small, bright orange, yellow, or brown pustules on the underside of leaves. If touched, it will leave a colored spot of spores on the finger. Caused by fungi and spread by splashing water or rain, rust is worse when weather is moist.
Prevention and Control: Plant resistant varieties and provide maximum air circulation. Clean up all debris, especially around plants that have had a problem. Do not water from overhead and water only during the day so that plants will have enough time to dry before night. Apply a fungicide labeled for rust on your plant.
Diseases : Anthracnose
Anthracnose is the result of a plant infection, caused by a fungus, and may cause severe defoliation, especially in trees, but rarely results in death. Sunken patches on stems, fruit, leaves, or twigs, appear grayish brown, may appear watery, and have pinkish-tan spore masses that appear slime-like. On vegetables, spots may enlarge as fruit matures.
Prevention and Control: Try not to over water. If your climate is naturally rainy, grow resistant varieties. In the vegetable garden, stake and trellis plants to provide good air circulation so that plants may dry. Increase sunlight to plants by trimming limbs. Prune, remove, or destroy infected plants and remove all leaf debris. Select a fungicide that is labeled for anthracnose and the plant you are treating. Follow the label strictly.
Pest : Slugs and Snails
Begin looking for slugs and snails so that you may set traps.