Buy Remusatia pumila
Also Known As
- Dwarf Hitchhiker Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"-16"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 7b-10a
4 inch pot | $15
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Remusatia pumila plant details
Remusatia pumila is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and purple foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Remusatia pumila
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous green and purple
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, spreading, tropical-looking, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Remusatia pumila
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10a
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Besides being a mouthful to say, this little Taro relationhas 6-7” velvety deep green leaves with very contrasty silver veining backed by a deep purple underside. A tropical looking, slow spreading, 12-16” tall ground cover happiest in part shade with well drained, humis rich soil that is constantly moist during warm months. Fragrant yellow spathe flowers in summer are almost an afterthought. Mulch for winter. USDA 7b 3” pot
Gardening facts about Remusatia pumila plant
How to Grow Remusatia pumila
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- purple
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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