Lysichiton camtschatcensis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Asian skunk-cabbage
- Plant type
- Aquatic plant
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Standing water
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Division
- Native range
- wetlands of temperate regions
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Lysichiton camtschatcensis is
Lysichiton camtschatcensis is a hardy herbaceous plant from temperate wetlands. You will recognize it by the large, bright white spathes that emerge before the leaves in the spring.
Living with this plant means providing consistent moisture. It thrives in standing water and enjoys partial shade, making it a natural choice for the edges of a garden pond.
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The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which cause irritation if touched or ingested.
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People and Lysichiton camtschatcensis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern
Wetland origins
People living in temperate regions have long observed this plant in boggy soils. It has historically occupied spaces where the water table remains high year-round.
- 19th century
Entry to gardens
Botanists began documenting the plant for broader horticultural study. It moved into ornamental water gardens as interest in moisture-loving perennials grew.
- Modern day
Specialized collection
You find it today in gardens designed to mimic wetland environments. It is propagated through careful division of the rootstock by those who maintain it.
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Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Lysichiton camtschatcensis?
Lysichiton camtschatcensis is a species in the Lysichiton genus. Commonly known as Asian skunk-cabbage, a aquatic plant, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to wetlands of temperate regions.
How do you care for Lysichiton camtschatcensis?
Reference care guidance for Lysichiton camtschatcensis: partial shade light, standing water watering, cool temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Lysichiton camtschatcensis?
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What else is Lysichiton camtschatcensis called?
Lysichiton camtschatcensis is also known as Lysichiton camtschatcensis, Lysichiton album, Arctiodracon japonicum, Pothos camtschaticus, and Dracontium camtschaticum.
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