Dragon Arum
About Dragon Arum
Dragon Arum is an herbaceous perennial native to the rocky hills and slopes of the Mediterranean. Its large maroon flowers have a highly unpleasant fragrance.
Taxonomy
Dracunculus vulgaris
Dracunculus
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Dragon Arum
How often to water your Dragon Arum
Dragon Arum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Dragon Arum in your home
Dragon Arum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dragon Arum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dragon Arum in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Dragon Arum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dragon Arum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Dragon Arum
Dragon Arum
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.