Rafflesia Species, Corpse Lily, Corpse Flower

Rafflesiaarnoldii

Genus
Rafflesia (raf-FELZ-ee-uh)
Species
arnoldii (ar-NOL-dee-eye)
Synonym
Rafflesia titan
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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Sultan, WA (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

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