Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Amorphophallus

Species:

Amorphophallus beccarii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

dark purple, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

carrion flies, beetles

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds should be sown fresh as viability decreases rapidly. Warm temperatures (25-30°C) and high humidity promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI