How to Grow Lysichiton Plants

Guide to Growing Skunk Cabbage and Swamp Lantern

Lysichiton are hardy perennial bog plants that reach from 60 cm to 1.2 m (2 to 4 feet) in height.

They have a very primitive look with yellow-green flowers atop of a spadix, which is surrounded by a white hooded spathe.

One of the common names for the Lysichiton plant is Skunk Cabbage.

How to Grow Skunk Cabbage and other Lysichiton Plants in the Garden

It is best to start growing Skunk cabbage outdoors. The seeds should be sown at a depth of 6 mm (1/4 inch) using fresh seed towards the end of summer.

As they are bog plants, Lysichiton like to grow in a soil that is deep, rich and wet.

Preferably Lysichiton plants hould be grown in a sunny boggy part of the garden. The germination of Skunk cabbage takes about one to two months.

Once growing, thin the seedlings so that they are about 90 to 120 cm (3 to 4 feet) apart.

Caring for Skunk Cabbage and other Lysichito Plants

Skunk cabbage is pretty easy to grow and look after. It is important to keep the soil that Lysichito is in moist at all times. Ideally the plants will grow in standing water, but if this is not possible then apply lots of water to keep the soil saturated.

If you require more Lysichiton plants then they can be had by division at the start of spring.

I hope that you enjoyed this guide on how to grow Lysichiton plants. You may also enjoy my gardening guides on how to grow Nemesia, Rochea plant, and Petunia plants.