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Amorphophallusgigas

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Amorphophallus gigas by Kalpavriksha
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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Amorphophallus (a-mor-fo-FAL-us)
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Species
gigas (JY-gas)
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Synonym
Amorphophallus brooksii
Conophallus gigas
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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