Arum maculatum aka Lords And Ladies

Taxonomy

Common names

Lords And Ladies, Wild Arum, Adam And Eve

How to care for Lords And Ladies

Difficulty

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Lords And Ladies due to its easy-going nature.

Water

Lords And Ladies should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Lords And Ladies loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Toxicity

The toxicity level of this plant has not been officially confirmed by Ploi. If there is a possibility of ingestion of plant material with an uncertain toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a medical professional.

Fertilizer

Repotting the Lords And Ladies is necessary either when it has doubled in size or once every year, whichever happens first. With fresh potting soil replenished annually, the plant will receive all the necessary nutrients, rendering the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that the source of a plant's energy is the sun, not fertilizer.

Growth-pattern

The Lords And Ladies is a clump-forming species, with new growth originating from the soil surrounding the main plant.

Region of origin

Lords And Ladies’s native range is Most of Europe, south and east of Sweden, including Britain, south to N. Africa.


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