The arum used to be revered and perhaps also feared as a witch or magical plant. It was supposed to ward off snakes, but also cast a love spell. Today it is protected and can be quite annoying in the home garden.
How do I remove an arum from my garden?
To remove a pesky arum in the garden, provide plenty of light and little moisture so that it stops growing. If necessary, pull up the plant including the root parts using gloves and dispose of them safely.
The arum rod may not be collected or destroyed in nature because it is under protection. If it becomes a nuisance to you in your own garden, then you can certainly destroy it. Chemical agents are not necessarily recommended because they can also harm other plants.
Is the arum rod dangerous for my children?
In late summer, the arum, which is around 15 to 40 cm high, produces bright red berries that look really tempting. However, consumption is not recommended because all parts of the arum are poisonous. In contrast to the completely inedible leaves, which burn terribly in the mouth, the berries have a rather sweet taste.
What is the best way to get rid of the arum?
The arum prefers a partially shaded location, as it naturally finds in a light deciduous or mixed forest. The soil there is usually somewhat fresh or slightly moist. However, the arum does not thrive well on dry soil and in the sun.
Make sure that it gets a lot of light and little moisture in your garden, then it will stop spreading and, with a little patience and luck, it will disappear completely. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. Then all you have to do is rip out the arum. This is quite tedious because there should be nothing left in the ground.
If you want to remove the arum from your garden, be sure to wear gloves when doing this work. The plant sap is very toxic and can cause severe skin rashes. Dispose of all plant parts so that no one can come into contact with them.
The most important things in brief:
- all parts of the arum plant are poisonous!
- is protected
- not suitable for family gardens
- “gentle” removal: light and dryness
- Remove root parts carefully so that the arum does not come back
- be sure to wear gloves, the plant sap irritates the skin
Tip
Be sure to wear gloves when pulling out the arum, as the poisonous sap of this plant is very irritating to the skin and mucous membranes.
