Amorphophallus plants and species

Amorphophallus are a large genus (over 150) from the arum family. The best known being the giant Amorphophallus titanium, the largest flowering plant in the world, also known as the 'corpse lily', referring to the smell when in flower. Amorphophallus konjac is much smaller but is probably the most widely grown.
A.titanium can reach around 2.5m when in flower and is originally from Borneo, it does require warm tropical conditions to grow and flower so in the UK this is strictly a Greenhouse or Conservatory plant, if you have the space.

The smaller A. Konjac with its large deep red flowers spotted stem and large leaves is a lot easier, still requiring warmth but not as much space. Amorphophallus prainii has creamy flowers and although some species Amomorphallus have a tendancy to 'smell' a little when first flowering, they are spectacular.

Amorphophallus bulbs are available to buy from the following nurseries

SHADYPLANTS.COM
Upper Doreys Mill, Edge, near Painswick, Stroud Glos GL6 6NF - 01452 812459
Includes: Amorphallus Konjac and Amorphallus Nepalense
We are a small nursery in the Cotswolds specialising in Aroids especially Arisaemas and Amorphophallus, Other shade plants including Hostas, Disporums, Epimediums,Roscoea etc.

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Amorphophallus plants and species

Amorphophallus bulbs are available to buy from the following nurseries