Sauromatum horsfieldii
Sauromatum horsfieldii
Sauromatum horsfieldii sports small, multi-divided leaves which suddenly appear late in the Spring and sit looking as if they will never flower. Later in the year, perhaps in mid-summer, a bud suddenly erupts from below the leaves and opens to a pale lemon or light tan, waisted spathe with a white interior and white spadix. A quiet little plant (never over 15 cm tall) for a pot or selected garden spot.
Contributed by @hjbig
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Rich and free draining
Common name
Sauromatum horsfieldii
Latin name
Sauromatum horsfieldii
type
Tuber
family
Araceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Rich and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.25 M
0.15 M
Sauromatum horsfieldii
Sauromatum horsfieldii sports small, multi-divided leaves which suddenly appear late in the Spring and sit looking as if they will never flower. Later in the year, perhaps in mid-summer, a bud suddenly erupts from below the leaves and opens to a pale lemon or light tan, waisted spathe with a white interior and white spadix. A quiet little plant (never over 15 cm tall) for a pot or selected garden spot.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Sauromatum horsfieldii is easy to grow either in pots or planted directly in the ground. Although I have never found this species to be fussy with regards to soil type, aim for a rich growing medium and ensure that drainage is reasonably good. If planting out, plant in full sun. Well-drained but moist humus-rich soil. Keep it well mulched.
hjbig