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Helicodiceros Species, Dead-Horse Arum

Helicodicerosmuscivorus

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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Helicodiceros (hel-ik-oh-DISS-er-os)
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Species
muscivorus (mus-SEE-ver-us)
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Synonym
Arum crinitum
Arum muscivorum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Veined
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Charlotte, North Carolina

Indian Trail, North Carolina

Union Grove, North Carolina

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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ThatAnimalGuy
Union Grove, NC | February 2016 | positive

I love Helicodiceros! Its one of my favorite hardy and reliable aroids. It grows well here in zone 7a North Carolina, it seems to prefer ...Read More

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thequietearth
Hemby Bridge, NC | December 2015 | positive

Overall a hardy shade perennial that blooms reliably for me in Zone 7b-8. Forms a nice clump and the bloom is bizarre !
Ive been ...Read More

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