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Cyrtosperma johnstonii
Plant type
perennial, aquatic, aroid
size
- H: 6'-7'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Cyrtosperma johnstonii plant details
Cyrtosperma johnstonii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic aroid with green foliage. In summer black and burgundy flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrtosperma johnstonii
- Plant type: perennial aquatic aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
- Flowers: black and burgundy blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtosperma johnstonii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Cyrtosperma Johnstonii is the plant that started my whole addiction to aroids. This plant produces long stems that look like reptile skin with small thrones. The leaves are arrowhead shaped and can towered 7 feet tall.
Foliage: Large arrow shaped leaves with pink steams
Flowers: Black hooded
Height: 7 feet
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How to Grow Cyrtosperma johnstonii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- burgundy
- black
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
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