Arum lilies, Zantedeschia Aethiopica | The marsh plant for the pond edge of your pond
The arum, also called the calla or calla plant, is the ideal addition to the edge of your pond due to its function and bright appearance. Learn more about what this aquatic plant can do for your pond? Then read on quickly.
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All about the arum
- What kind of aquatic plant is an arum?
- How should an arum be cared for?
- How do I protect my arum lilies from the cold in winter?
- Where do I place the arum?
What kind of aquatic plant is an arum?
An arum is a marsh plant often found on the banks of all kinds of types of ponds planted. Arums are beautiful looking plants with large white flowers, but they also exist in other colors. The aquatic plant is hardy and grows vigorously, as the plant can grow up to 80 centimeters tall! Besides being beautiful and colorful pond plants, arum lilies are also very useful for your pond. Arum lilies are namely swamp plants, these plant species have a filtering effect, this means that they filter the water in the pond of waste and thus the water parameters. water values stable and keep your pond healthy.
How should an arum be cared for?
An arum callas is a slightly more fragile plant species than, say, hornwort or waterweed. This is because arum callas are more exotic plants. Therefore, they need more sunlight and heat than other pond plants. This makes it advisable to place the arum in a sheltered spot in the pond, also do not place the plant too deep, because the deeper you plant the arum, the colder the water is.
Where do I place the arum?
Arum lilies remain aquatic plants that require a little more attention than other aquatic plants. Place the water plants preferably in a bright spot with occasional shade and shelter. They like to be on the bank of the pond, this is also where they do best. When it gets very cold in winter and it freezes for example, it is advisable to protect the arum by covering the plant, this way you protect the leaves of the water plant. But the arum also protects itself, as the plant folds in when it gets colder outside or when there is no sunlight, the plant unfolds its leaves again when it gets warmer outside.
Is an arum hardy?
Arum calyces come in a variety of species and colors, some species are stronger than others. An example of a strong arum lily is the: White arum. This species is native to Italy, the leaves are thicker and have thicker grooves than other callas. White arum callas are fairly hardy, so they can survive the winter months just fine and bloom again in the spring.
Frequently asked questions about arum lilies
Aronskelken, or Calla can be purchased per 4 pieces at van der Velde Waterplanten for only 14,95,- including pond basket, clay, cover gravel and aquatic plant food.
Buy Arum lilies at water plant nursery ; van der Velde Waterplanten. We grow all our plants in a nature-friendly and organic way. We also always give a 100% growth and flowering guarantee.
Simon van der Velde
Pond specialist and aquatic plant grower since 1986
Simon's vision is to let nature do its work in your pond. No need to buy all kinds of measuring equipment and water improvers. If the fish are swimming nicely and the plants are growing well, then the water in the pond is of good quality. With a good planting plan and the right approach, you can save a lot of money and maintenance, and ensure a clear, biologically balanced pond that becomes more beautiful every year.
