Plant Profile: Arisaema heterophyllum

The Dancing Crane Cobra Lily, a bulb similar to the Jack-in-the-Pulpit, is indigenous to Asia. In Japan, this plant is highly valued not only for its striking appearance but also for its straightforward cultivation requirements, thriving best in well-drained, humus-rich soil with partial shade. Most species of Arisaema prefer humus-rich, well-aerated soils found in mountainous meadows, slopes, and open areas within both lowland and high-altitude forests. A select few species can be found in pure, loamy soils nestled in sunny rock crevices. Typically, the Dancing Crane Cobra Lily inhabits forests, thickets, and grasslands.