tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post6431189538576748692..comments2024-03-26T09:26:46.781-07:00Comments on MySecretGarden: Arum italicum For My GardenTatyana@MySecretGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-45244290853696397802015-07-02T18:23:12.534-07:002015-07-02T18:23:12.534-07:00Hi! It's a shade perennial and it's common...Hi! It's a shade perennial and it's commonly planted in woodland gardens. So, it looks like you have a good spot for it in your garden. It needs humus rich soil and moisture during its active growth.<br />My plant gets lots of sun and sits in a dry spot. I haven't seen blooms for a long time either. Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-52077076982123625562015-07-02T12:09:10.587-07:002015-07-02T12:09:10.587-07:00Hi I live in zone 5 and I have an arum italicum on...Hi I live in zone 5 and I have an arum italicum on the north side of my house so it doesn't get very much sun plus I live in the woods. the problem is my arum plant did bloom for the first couple years but for the last 5 to 7 years it just grew the foliage but no flowers I am not sure if it needs more sun I would appreciate if you could tell me what's wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-59087162702347902212014-06-08T15:07:14.529-07:002014-06-08T15:07:14.529-07:00I too inherited Arum in my Portland, OR yard. I co...I too inherited Arum in my Portland, OR yard. I come out to the internet periodically to see if by some happy chance someone has discovered a "cure" for removing this plant other than the perpetual digging and sifting out the roots. It spreads by the orange berries it produces(remove and put in the trash. Do Not Compost.) as well as the multitude of bulblets growing underground. It Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-72978445377188512882014-04-26T00:30:42.668-07:002014-04-26T00:30:42.668-07:00First time posting in this thread, just wondering ...First time posting in this thread, just wondering Tatyana, how large was the root ball / how many tubers were there when you dug it? <br />Debating whether to plant this in a pot or not, it will be in a very harsh bed, with cold winters and surrounded on two sides by concrete.<br />To pot or not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-28438841158080080782014-04-23T19:57:52.385-07:002014-04-23T19:57:52.385-07:00Thank you, Anonymous, for letting me know that I a...Thank you, Anonymous, for letting me know that I am insane. This post was written in 2010. It is 2014, and I still have one plant. Because I've already got several comments-warnings about this plant, I'll dig it out tomorrow and plant it in a pot. I won't let it go to seed, and I'll check for its remaining roots. <br /> Arum italicum has many buddies - crocosmia, vinca minor, Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-16627510783322885052014-04-23T13:42:46.349-07:002014-04-23T13:42:46.349-07:00You are insane!!! It doesn't seem like it'...You are insane!!! It doesn't seem like it's spreading... believe me it is, underground. The previous owner of my house (Portland, OR) actually planted this plant in the yard and now it covers the ENTIRE thing. I dug up and sifted through the soil last year trying to remove every last rhizome and discovered that when you disturb the rhizome dozens of little bulblets are left behind. This Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-43916832698742125292013-10-20T00:15:15.158-07:002013-10-20T00:15:15.158-07:00Carol, thank you so much for your comment! It'...Carol, thank you so much for your comment! It's a good warning! I wrote this post three years ago, and my plant is still puny and alone! I'll keep my eye on it!<br />I had a scary situation with hops several years ago. They started to spread all over the garden. I dug them out. Good luck to you in your fight against arum!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-22390681964210169762013-10-19T16:32:55.984-07:002013-10-19T16:32:55.984-07:00Beware of this plant! I live on San Juan Island, W...Beware of this plant! I live on San Juan Island, Washington where this plant is indeed invasive. It is prevalent around all the historic homes in our area, including my 118 year old home and it cannot be eradicated. It grew up in my new sod grass yard this year, in my Vinca bed, beside my driveway, and in all my beautiful new raised flowerbeds. I dug down 2 feet in one flowerbed to get all theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-63507914769279803562013-07-08T22:03:05.540-07:002013-07-08T22:03:05.540-07:00Linda, thanks! Rot? It sounds like too much water....Linda, thanks! Rot? It sounds like too much water.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-73703866610521906292013-07-08T22:01:36.011-07:002013-07-08T22:01:36.011-07:00Mitch, thanks for the warning! I still have only o...Mitch, thanks for the warning! I still have only one single plant... It doesn't spread at all. I think it's too dry for it in that particular location. Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-70748453382801486422013-07-08T14:43:34.437-07:002013-07-08T14:43:34.437-07:00It's interesting to hear of a problem with the...It's interesting to hear of a problem with the berry/candles from someone in NJ. This is only my second year growing this plant, and it was lovely at every stage, until today! I found the largest, seeming strongest candle on the ground, having broken with rot around the stem near the berry/candle. I am assuming too much water...any other thoughts?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07191214123208051409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-38374386150971129202013-01-17T09:59:04.787-08:002013-01-17T09:59:04.787-08:00In the Portland (OR) area, and throughout the Will...In the Portland (OR) area, and throughout the Willamette Valley, Arum italicum is often thought of as invasive. There are several patches spreading in Forest Park, and I've talked to many homeowners who have had a very hard time managing it (i.e. repeatedly digging up the yard). Research trials hold out little hope of management once A. italicum has gotten out of control. Tatyana, I'd Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-6413953656855534792012-05-28T07:49:27.432-07:002012-05-28T07:49:27.432-07:00Hi June! I've never heard about such problem w...Hi June! I've never heard about such problem with this plant. People in California complain of it being invasive, but this is it. After reading your comment, I checked a couple of dozens of articles and forums but didn't find any answers. I'm wondering if you had any changes in winter/spring weather this year. Sorry, I can't help.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-28935737642002110372012-05-28T02:21:43.743-07:002012-05-28T02:21:43.743-07:00Writing from zone 6 in NJ. I've had the plant...Writing from zone 6 in NJ. I've had the plant in my garden for years. Love the leaves. This year, however, (2012) the leaves were beautiful BUT the candles (12) dried up and died prior to the appearance of the berries. The plant has always been in the same spot and has only done this once before. It gets sun, shade and water. Can you offer any suggestion as to what might have caused thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-89641610155165164702011-01-18T09:11:10.687-08:002011-01-18T09:11:10.687-08:00Those leaves!!!
I want these but am not sure I hav...Those leaves!!!<br />I want these but am not sure I have a shady enough space for them. Must research and "survey" the garden for space.Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-5323735456770611242010-12-13T12:59:12.721-08:002010-12-13T12:59:12.721-08:00I too am a big fan of hardy Arums, both the plain ...I too am a big fan of hardy Arums, both the plain green and Arum italicum var. pictum. Indispensable to a garden, gives a cheer with its beautiful leaves as they emerge in the autumn, lasting all winter.<br /><br />MarkMark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-70078857703792676052010-12-05T08:57:18.772-08:002010-12-05T08:57:18.772-08:00Thank you everyone for your comments!
Esther, yes,...Thank you everyone for your comments!<br />Esther, yes, this is exactly what I meant - they take turns!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-15982709545257261352010-12-05T08:33:53.946-08:002010-12-05T08:33:53.946-08:00Arum maculatum is common in the wild here (in spri...Arum maculatum is common in the wild here (in spring and summer). It has purple blotches instead of the lovely marble effect in the arum you show here but it is still a plant I watch out for - in part because it looks almost like a different plant depending on the stages of the seasons.<br /><br />And as for seasons . . . I'm puzzled. My bleeding hearts has died down for the winter but you Esther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-64179402856834354352010-12-04T09:05:43.789-08:002010-12-04T09:05:43.789-08:00The berries sure add a lot of interest and color f...The berries sure add a lot of interest and color for the winter.Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-68683711088416045582010-12-04T08:02:35.894-08:002010-12-04T08:02:35.894-08:00I have seen it growing in a couple of local public...I have seen it growing in a couple of local public gardens, and it is gorgeous. Definitely on my list to add to my woodland garden. thanks for your informative post!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-82607163635075308172010-12-04T01:27:35.530-08:002010-12-04T01:27:35.530-08:00It's good to have a plant to fill the gaps whe...It's good to have a plant to fill the gaps when others die back. Those leaves are gorgeous.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-24598952966595760722010-12-03T18:33:53.416-08:002010-12-03T18:33:53.416-08:00Don't you just love those variegated leaves. I...Don't you just love those variegated leaves. It is beautiful even without the blooms. It looks like a tropical that would not be very hardy at all so to see it good to zone 5 is a shocker to me. LOL!<br />Have a wonderful weekend!Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-80228556847588775662010-12-03T10:51:57.544-08:002010-12-03T10:51:57.544-08:00This plant is amazing. Beautiful.This plant is amazing. Beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292477659593929167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-22468113307189605212010-12-03T10:06:59.865-08:002010-12-03T10:06:59.865-08:00Oooh, I've got lots of that in my garden - alw...Oooh, I've got lots of that in my garden - always wondered what it was! Mine's in a quite dry west facing bed and apart from a little weeding, gets no care at all!Nutty Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146296943319504785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-4409597448805357432010-12-02T23:20:35.556-08:002010-12-02T23:20:35.556-08:00It's a great plant with leaves to die for. Gre...It's a great plant with leaves to die for. Great in flower arrangements.Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968366076064269729noreply@blogger.com