Water
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, especially during dormancy. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering significantly in late autumn and winter when the plant is resting.
Also known as Friars Cowl · Purple Dicks
Mousetail Plant (Arisarum simorrhinum) is a unique perennial with arrow-shaped leaves and a distinctive, hooded flower resembling a mouse's tail.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, intense sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow the top soil to dry out between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 15-24°C. Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize lightly in spring and early autumn. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Unknown
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, especially during dormancy. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering significantly in late autumn and winter when the plant is resting.
Pruning is generally minimal. Remove any dead or damaged foliage as it appears. Deadhead spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance.
Allow the plant to die back naturally in late summer or autumn before removing senescent leaves.
Propagate by division of tubers in early autumn or early spring. Gently separate healthy portions of the tuber with at least one bud.
Plant the divisions in well-draining soil, keeping them slightly moist until new growth appears.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the pot becomes crowded, preferably in early autumn before new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current root ball to avoid excess moisture retention.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Arisarum |
| Species | Arisarum simorrhinum |
Similar in genus Arisarum
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