{"product_id":"ja-remusatia-pumila","title":"Remusatia pumila Tubers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemusatia pumila\u003c\/em\u003e is a small Himalayan aroid grown for its attractive heart-shaped foliage and unusual spreading habit. Often called the Pygmy Elephant Ear, this tuberous plant produces delicate leaves and spreads using tiny bulbils that form along long stolons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt works well in shady borders, woodland gardens, or containers where its unusual growth habit can be observed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60cm over time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuber size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1–2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale yellow\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e shade to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eRemusatia pumila\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemusatia pumila\u003c\/em\u003e is a compact member of the Arum family. It grows from small tubers that send up elegant heart-shaped leaves on slender stems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe plant spreads in an unusual way. It produces long stolons that carry tiny brown bulbils. These often attach to nearby surfaces or soil. Gardeners sometimes call them “hitchhiker” bulbils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can collect these bulbils and grow new plants with very little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon names include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePygmy elephant ear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHitchhiker elephant ear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemusatia pumila\u003c\/em\u003e is grown mainly for foliage, though it still contributes to a wildlife-friendly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides sheltered ground cover for insects in shady areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps create humid micro-habitats in woodland planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePairs well with other shade plants that support pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse it as part of a layered shade garden with ferns and woodland flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Pygmy Elephant Ear\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoist but well-drained raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaded patio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnder trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eContainers work well in cooler parts of the UK. You can move them to a sheltered spot in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant tubers in spring once frost risk passes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace tubers a few centimetres below the soil surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse humus-rich compost mixed with leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep soil lightly moist during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide shade or dappled light.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduce watering when the plant enters dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep tubers fairly dry during winter rest.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollect the small bulbils that fall from the plant. Place them on moist compost and they will root quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eRemusatia pumila\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnusual elephant ear foliage in a compact plant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for shaded gardens and woodland planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduces many bulbils for easy propagation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well in containers and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds texture to shade planting schemes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy unusual foliage plants, \u003cem\u003eRemusatia pumila\u003c\/em\u003e offers a distinctive addition to shady parts of your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Tuber","offer_id":57516517261699,"sku":"JA-R2020","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Tubers","offer_id":57516517294467,"sku":"JA-R2020x10","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Tubers","offer_id":57516517327235,"sku":"JA-R2020x100","price":239.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Remusatia-pumila-him-gar.jpg?v=1773136968","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-remusatia-pumila","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}