Arisaema candidissimum, the Chinese Cobra-lily, is a striking aroid featuring a hooded spathe with white to pale pink stripes, resembling a cobra's hood. It's a captivati
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial to dappled shade
50% intensity
Protect from intense direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Keep consistently moist during growth, reduce as foliage dies back
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent corm rot.
Well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C during the growing season. Requires a cooler dormancy period.
During growing season
50% intensity
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
All parts are toxic if ingested and can cause skin irritation.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, particularly when the plant is actively producing its spathe and spadix. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late summer or autumn, allowing the corm to dry out slightly to prevent rot.
Remove any dead or yellowing foliage as it appears to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent fungal issues. Cut back the spent flower stalks after blooming.
In autumn, after the leaves have fully died back, trim any remaining dead material at the soil line.
Chinese Cobra-lilies are best propagated by separating offsets (cormels) from the parent corm during repotting in spring. Plant these cormels in well-draining soil and keep them consistently moist until they establish.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, just as new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat, perlite, and compost.
Choose a pot that allows for some root expansion, typically only slightly larger than the current pot.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Chinese Cobra-Lily (Arisaema candidissimum)
Where Chinese Cobra-Lily (Arisaema candidissimum) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Arisaema |
| Species | Arisaema candidissimum |
Similar in genus Arisaema
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
