yellow flower on elephant ear plant Learn about Remusatia vivipara | Hitchhiker Elephant Ear

yellow flower on elephant ear plant Learn about Remusatia vivipara | Hitchhiker Elephant EarThis bizarre genus of easy to grow aroids usually occurs in the wild as epiphytes (growing without soil on trees or rocks). Despite this alternate lifestyle, Remusatia vivipara makes a superb garden plant in the soil as well. In late spring, the very glossy green leaves emerge, forming a dwarf clump to 2 3' tall. Once the tuber is large enough, the new foliage will be accompanied by cool, fragrant, yellow flowers. In late summer, remusatias show why

This bizarre genus of easy-to-grow aroids usually occurs in the wild as epiphytes (growing without soil on trees or rocks). Despite this alternate lifestyle, Remusatia vivipara makes a superb garden plant in the soil as well. In late spring, the very glossy green leaves emerge, forming a dwarf clump to 2-3' tall. Once the tuber is large enough, the new foliage will be accompanied by cool, fragrant, yellow flowers. In late summer, remusatias show why they were banished into a separate genus with their bizarre stolons that arise from the tuber and grow erect to 10" tall. Each stolon is laden with tiny fuzzy hooked tubercles (bulbils in need of a shave), which can be used to propagate more plants. In Third World countries, a rub derived from the tubers is used to treat arthritic pain. If you like unusual plants or have aching joints, Remusatia vivipara is a must!