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Amorphophallus, Devil's Tongue, Konjac, Konnyaku Potato, Snake Plant 'Leo's Song'

Amorphophalluskonjac

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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

konjac (KON-jak)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Dark Purple/Black

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Clemson, SC | October 2018 | positive

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Cabin Creek, WV (Zone 6a) | December 2010 | positive

I've had this plant for 4 years, and believe one may be getting ready to flower. This plant grows in full sun, not shade as stated above,...Read More

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