Amorphophallus bulbifer
The corms of 10cm de diam. will develop into the flowering size which is over 25cm, weighing well over 3kg. The creamy pink spathe of 40 cm is followed by a solitary decorative binnatifid , multilobed leaf which can reach a height 90 cm. Can be grown in pot or in loose humiferous soils, dry in the winter. The mature corm produces many offsets.
The genus
Des Aroids originating from tropical Asia , where they grow in shady woody habitats.
- Family :Araceae
- Native to :Inde (Nord) Himalaya.
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :Cream
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :tuber
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 2-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4)
Growth :June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 3-4), June (sem. 1-3)