Description
Name: Amorphophallus konjac
Common name: Voodoo Lily
Plant Description: Tuberous and winter dormant. One finely divided leaf is produced per year with a stem that looks like pink snakeskin. These are small tubers that are produced every year and need a couple more years to reach blooming size, though this species makes a handsome houseplant in a well lit spot. Sold as dormant tubers. Photos of foliage so plants in growth earlier in the year.
Tuber Size (approx) (cm): 3-4cm, 2 years old.
Product height (cm): Up to 50cm
Flowering size: No
Flower description: Produced in spring, the flower is a very large and purple spathe and spadix arrangement that emits a very strong smell of carrion, albeit briefly. Only blooms on mature plants.
In bud/bloom: No
Temperature: Cool. Can be placed outside in a sheltered position during summer.
Method of Propagation: Division of tubers
Grower: Kevin
Please note plants pictured are examples only