Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUM italicum
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
इतालवी एरम
Zizka
In German
Italienisch Arum
Zizka
In French
Arum italienne
Zizka
In Spanish
Arum italiana
Zizka
In Greek
Ιταλικά Arum
Zizka
In Portuguese
Arum italiano
Zizka
In Polish
włoski Arum
Zizka
In Latin
Italian Arum
Žižka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Italian Arum and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of Italian Arum and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Italian Arum and Zizka. Italian Arum doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Italian Arum does not have fragrant flowers. Italian Arum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Zizka has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Italian Arum and Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Italian Arum and Zizka
Season and care of Italian Arum and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Arum and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Arum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Zizka season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Arum is Loam and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Arum and Zizka Physical Information
Italian Arum and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Italian Arum and Zizka are as follows:
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Italian Arum and Zizka
Care of Italian Arum and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.