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Description
Arisaema Amurense, commonly known as the Chinese Cobra Lily or Tian Nan Xing, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Araceae family. It is native to the forests of China, Korea, and Japan, where it grows in damp and shady areas. The plant produces a single leaf and a distinctive inflorescence, which resembles a cobra with its hood open. The plant can grow up to 50 cm in height and is known for its unique and attractive appearance.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota ||——–|———–|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum | Tracheophyta || Class| Liliopsida || Order| Alismatales || Family | Araceae|| Genus| Arisaema|| Species| Arisaema Amurense |
Appearance
The Arisaema Amurense has a unique and striking appearance. It produces a single compound leaf that can grow up to 30 cm in length. The inflorescence grows from the base of the plant and consists of a central spadix, surrounded by a spathe. The spathe is green and white and resembles a cobra with its hood open. The spadix is yellowish-brown and covered with tiny flowers. The plant blooms in late spring to early summer, and the inflorescence can last up to two months. The plant also produces a cluster of red berries in the fall.
Care Guide
To care for the Arisaema Amurense, it is important to provide it with the right amount of water, fertilizer, soil, sunlight, and hardiness zones. The plant prefers a moist but well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. It also prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight, especially during the hottest part of the day. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F.It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season, making sure that the soil is moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season, stopping in late summer. Prune any dead or damaged leaves or stems as needed.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Arisaema Amurense is relatively pest and disease-free, but it can be susceptible to fungal diseases such as root rot if the soil is too wet. It can also attract slugs and snails, which can damage the leaves and flowers. To prevent these pests, use a slug and snail bait or trap, and make sure the soil is well-draining.
Habitat
The Arisaema Amurense is native to the forests of China, Korea, and Japan and prefers damp and shady areas. It grows well in moist woodland gardens, shaded borders, and alongside streams or ponds.
Question and Answer
Q: Can the Arisaema Amurense be grown in containers?
A: Yes, the plant can be grown in containers as long as the soil is kept moist and the plant is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Q: How often should I fertilize my Arisaema Amurense?
A: Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season, stopping in late summer.
Q: How do I propagate the Arisaema Amurense?
A: The plant can be propagated by division in the fall or early spring. Dig up the plant, separate the corms, and replant them in a well-draining soil mixture.
Q: Can the plant tolerate frost?
A: Yes, the plant is hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F.
Related Plants
– Arisaema Consanguineum- Arisaema Dracontium- Arisaema Triphyllum- Arisaema Sikokianum
References
– “Arisaema Amurense – Plant Finder.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b556.- “Arisaema Amurense.” Plant Delights Nursery, Inc., www.plantdelights.com/products/arisaema-amurense.- “Arisaema Amurense.” Royal Horticultural Society, www.rhs.org.uk/plants/14847/arisaema-amurense/details.
