The arum is a popular plant in our gardens due to its fascinating flowers. What could be better than propagating it in your home garden? With the right knowledge, even inexperienced hobby gardeners can do this through division or sowing.
How do I propagate the arum?
The arum can be propagated in late summer bydividing onions. Propagation by seeds is also possible for pure varieties.
How can I propagate arum by division?
The vegetative propagation of the arum can be donevia breeding bulbs. The arum is an onion plant that forms a branched rhizome. In autumn, sections with newly formed bulbs can be cut off from the rhizome. The plants are placed in the new location and watered well. Since the plant is poisonous if touched, you should always wear gloves.
How do I propagate arum by seeds?
For sowing arum plantsyou need a little patience Only seed-resistant varieties such as the native spotted arum can be propagated by seeds. These must first be stratified before sowing. To do this, store the seeds in the freezer for several days. These are then placed in a growing substrate (€6.00 on Amazon) and watered regularly at 10 – 15 °C.
Tip
Unwanted proliferation of the arum
Arum also propagates through self-sowing. To prevent the plant from spreading uncontrollably in your garden, you should remove the fruit stalks before they ripen.
