Also known as Hitching Post Lily · 11 gardener saves
Remusatia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Remusatia, the genus most gardeners know as hitching post lily. We track 4 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 4 most-saved Remusatia varieties
Of 4 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedHitchhiker Elephant Ear
Remusatia pumila
#2 most savedHooker's Remusatia
Remusatia hookeriana
#3 most savedDwarf Hikka
Remusatia pumila 'Mini Mask'
Hitchhiker Elephant Ear
Remusatia vivipara
How to grow Remusatia
What the Remusatia varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 4 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Remusatia year
- PlantApril and May100% of varieties
Plant tubers or move container outdoors after danger of frost passes.
- FertilizeMay–July100% of varieties
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth.
- Winter PrepOctober50% of varieties
Reduce water; move containers indoors or mulch heavily for winter protection.
- Spring CleanupFebruary50% of varieties
Remove old, dormant foliage before new shoots emerge.
- Lift & StoreOctober50% of varieties
Lift tubers after first frost, dry, and store in a cool, dark, frost-free place.
Do
- Fertilize monthly during active growth
- Water consistently to keep soil moist 🌱
- Mulch annually to protect roots
- Keep soil consistently moist 🌱
- Provide partial shade for optimal foliage
Avoid
- Do not let soil dry out completely
- Avoid overwatering to prevent rot ❌
- Don’t expose to direct full sun 🌞
- Ignore frost protection in colder zones ❌
What goes wrong with Remusatia
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing and speckled leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing on leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Root rot | Wilting and blackened roots | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Root Rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
Making more Remusatia
Rhizome division
- Dig up rhizomes in early spring
- Cut into sections with roots attached
- Plant sections in moist soil
- Water thoroughly after planting
- Wait 4–6 weeks for new growth
Division
- Dig up mature clump in early spring.
- Separate rhizomes with a sharp knife.
- Plant divisions into prepared soil immediately.
- Water thoroughly and keep moist for 2 weeks.
Remusatia questions
How many types of Remusatia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 4 distinct Remusatia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 11 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Remusatia grow in?
Across its varieties, Remusatia covers USDA Zones 7–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Remusatia bloom?
Most Remusatia varieties bloom in summer, late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Remusatia should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Remusatia shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Remusatia in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
