Cyrtosperma johnstonii (Arbi)
Cyrtosperma johnstonii (Arbi) flower with long dark purple bract surrounding a textured pale spadix.
Botanical name: Cyrtosperma johnstonii
Common name: Arbi
Family: Araceae
Origin: Solomon Islands
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Keep soil moist; bog or aquatic
Flower color: Unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Foliage: Deciduous
Flood tolerance: HighA bizarre looking plant, Cyrtosperma johnstonii is a semiaquatic aroid. The stalks have spiny, and the large lobed leaves are green with blood red veining. Perfect for greenhouse culture. Suitable for bogs and water gardens.
Originated from Southeast Asia and some Pacific Islands. It has large arrow shaped leaves, points up, and odd dark scaly pinkish stems. Can grow to 5' or even bigger in a greenhouse environment. Likes warm humid condition. Upright flowers, typical spath type cream inside with a pink spadix and a black hood. Leaves can get 2'-4' long and bigger. Can be grown as a water plant growing in a bog situation.
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Cyrtosperma johnstonii (Arbi) large green leaves showing off deep textured veins and dark spotted stems.
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Cyrtosperma johnstonii (Arbi) with its tall, dark purple spathe and thick, textured cream spadix center.
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