Arum ex. Chameleon

Description

For those in the northern hemisphere (with cold winters) growing arums in the garden it is a wonder, because this plant does it all on the reverse, comparing with all other plants.
The foliage starts growing in the fall, when all the ‘normal’ ones prepare to go dormant, it stubbornly resist dry colds and winds and then long periods under the snow. The spring snow melt reveals fresh and dandy leaves! In early summer they flower (large, white-cream spathe), sets seeds and then prepare for their beauty sleep (favouring well drained locations).

Arum ‘Chameleon’ has cream marbled foliage and remains more compact than the regular A. italicum. In case of pollination, stalks with green then red berries are ornamental in the fall.

There is no guarantee the seedlings will present the same marbling of the leaves. But the mother-plant was also grown from seeds and it is very nice. A plant that would be great to get a tuber from a friend, otherwise, grow it from seeds.

Germination: sow in fall/early winter. The seeds require first a cold/moist period to break dormancy.