How to grow and care for Arum maculatum L.
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Arum maculatum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of them inhabit tropical and subtropical regions, making them vulnerable to cold and dry climates.
🌺 Flower
It has a thick, fleshy flower stalk with densely clustered, stemless flowers. This flower arrangement is called a spadix.
water
How to water Arum maculatum L.
How often should I water?
check Arum maculatum L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Arum maculatum L. need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Arum maculatum L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Arum maculatum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Arum maculatum L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Arum maculatum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Arum, Species: Arum maculatum
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Time to plant | Spring, Summer, Fall |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Alismatales |
Family | Araceae |
Genus | Arum |
Species | Arum maculatum |
Is Arum maculatum L. toxic?
Arum maculatum L. is dangerous to Dog, Cat
Dog
Cat
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