Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Amorphophallus

Species:

Amorphophallus terrestris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

dark purple, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, carrion beetles

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily when fresh; older seeds show reduced viability. Warm temperatures of 24-28°C optimal for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI