Amorphophallus Species, Voodoo Lily, Voodoo Plant

Amorphophallusvariabilis

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Amorphophallus (a-mor-fo-FAL-us)
Species
variabilis (var-ee-AH-bil-iss)
Synonym
Amorphophallus variabilis var. cuspidifoliatus
Amorphophallus variabilis var. immaculatus
Amorphophallus zeylanicus
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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)
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lady Lake, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Livonia, Michigan

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Livonia, MI | July 2010 | positive

I received a 2" bulb from my mom 5 years ago. I was warned that after the bulb grew to 4"or so it would produce a flower in February. Sur...Read More

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