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Zantedeschia jucunda

by Johan Wentzel

Zantedeschia jucunda
Common Name
Yellow arum
Plant Type
Bulb
Zantedeschia jucunda is a beautiful arum that is endemic to the mountains of Sekhukuneland. Colour varies from a pale yellow to a very dark yellow. Plant in well-drained soil.
Plant Description

Zantedeschia jucunda is endemic to the mountains of Sekhukuneland, where it is mostly found amongst rocky outcrops. This temperate region is well known for its diversity of flora.

Colour varies from a pale yellow to a very dark yellow. Leaves are much bigger than its cousin, Z. pentlandii and the plant is more robust. Keep dry in winter.

Bulbs are contractile so put a small stone below the bulb of     Zantedeschia jucunda  before you plant it.

Afrikaanse Naam
Geel varkoor
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Soil
Compost rich
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Mpumalanga
Habitat
Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
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