Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Amorphophallus

Species:

Amorphophallus glossophyllus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

purple, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, beetles

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate readily in warm conditions. Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI