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| Identification |
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Genus
Arum
Species
italicum
Variety
Cultivar
Marmoratum
Common names
arum
Family
ARACEAE
Specimen number
S11832
Data source
HtZn p80
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Seasonal bulb
Life span
1 - 3 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Arum italicum 'Marmoratum' has attractive berries during the winter. Arum can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Partial shade is needed for this species to do its best. It does well in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
orange-red berries
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Leaves
Berries
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The leaves of this plant as well as the berries are toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Tuber
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Arum italicum 'Marmoratum' can be achieved with the plant's tubers.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Arum italicum 'Marmoratum' is a seasonal bulb. Leaves: Arum has arrow-shaped leaves.
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