Arisaema neglectum Seeds

£8.50

1x seed packet containing 10x Arisaema neglectum seeds.

An exclusive offer from Adventurous Plants – we are very pleased to offer seeds of the rare and little known Arisaema neglectum. Quite possibly the first commercial seed offering worldwide of this species.

Tips for growing Arisaema from seed can be found on our sister website: arisaema-resource.co.uk/growing-arisaema-from-seed

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1x seed packet containing 10x Arisaema neglectum seeds.

An exclusive offer from Adventurous Plants – we are very pleased to offer seeds of the rare and little known Arisaema neglectum. Quite possibly the first commercial seed offering worldwide of this species.

Arisaema neglectum is a little known tropical species from Southern India. The name has been incorrectly stated as a synonym of Arisaema tortuosum in the book ‘The Genus Arisaema’ by G. and L. Gusman, and consequently, it is has been largely overlooked. It is in fact a clearly distinct and very different species.

It is a deciduous and tropical species from Southern India. The pseudostem is very short in young plants, although more pronounced in mature specimens, – an obvious and key difference to Arisaema tortuosum, which has a tall pseudostem. A single leaf is produced and the inflorescence is held level with, or just below this leaf. Again, a very obvious and key difference to Arisaema tortuosum. The leaf is a vibrant glossy green.

Spathe colouration is pale green, sometimes with very faint white vertical stripes or a brownish flush. In some individuals a maroon tinge can extend over the hood. The spadix can also vary between green and maroon and extends out and upwards in an ‘S’ shape in a very similar manner to Arisaema tortuosum. Clearly, any confusion between these two species arises from the appearance of the inflorescence without taking into account other features.

Not hardy in the UK – this is a tropical species, and perhaps best suited for an experienced grower.

Tips for growing Arisaema from seed can be found on our sister website: arisaema-resource.co.uk/growing-arisaema-from-seed

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