Arisaema menglaense

Arisaema menglaense

Native to:
China | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Araceae
Genus:
Arisaema
Species:
Arisaema menglaense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best. Seeds may exhibit double dormancy requiring warm then cold stratification in some cases.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water for approximately 7 days. Discard water. * wash fresh seed in detergent; sow immediately; grow in alternating warm and cold cycles under lights for 2 seasons to bring to flowering size quickly

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society