Plant Care Arisaema 'Jack Frost'

Arisaema 'Jack Frost'

Taxonomy

Arisaema kishidae 'Jack Frost'
Arisaema
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Arisaema 'Jack Frost'

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Arisaema 'Jack Frost'

Water needs for Arisaema 'Jack Frost'
0.5 cups
every 9

Arisaema 'Jack Frost' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Arisaema 'Jack Frost' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Arisaema 'Jack Frost': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Arisaema 'Jack Frost' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves šŸƒ, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Arisaema 'Jack Frost' in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Arisaema 'Jack Frost'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Arisaema 'Jack Frost': repot after 2X growth

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 Arisaema 'Jack Frost' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Arisaema 'Jack Frost' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Arisaema 'Jack Frost' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves šŸƒ without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Arisaema 'Jack Frost' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


🪓 Soil

Arisaema 'Jack Frost' is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Arisaema 'Jack Frost' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Arisaema 'Jack Frost' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Arisaema 'Jack Frost', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Arisaema 'Jack Frost'

Arisaema 'Jack Frost'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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