| Botanical name | Zantedeschia aethiopica |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant has attractive white spathes. |
| Common name(s) | Arum lily |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This semi-evergreen has large, glossy, rather arrow-shaped, broad leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Zantedeschia aethiopica is an ideal waterside plant for ponds and water features. |
| Soil conditions | Acidic |
| Interesting info | This is a moisture loving plant. |
| Other languages | Aronskelk (A) Varkoor (A) |
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)
- Botanical name: Zantedeschia aethiopica
- Common name(s): Arum lily
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A moisture-loving plant with attractive white spathes, this semi-evergreen has large, glossy, rather arrow-shaped, broad leaves. ‘Green Goddess’ (Green arum) is a popular addition to any garden and provides excellent cut flowers. ‘Speck Leaf’ has lovely white spotted green leaves and white flowers in summer.
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Botanical Pronunciation: zan-te-DES-kee-uh ee-thee-OH-pik-uh
Zantedeschia aethiopica requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plant has attractive white spathes.
This semi-evergreen has large, glossy, rather arrow-shaped, broad leaves.
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