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Amorphophallus (Voodoo Lily)
While some of these have proven to be winter hardy for us, most are grown as potted curiosities. Each tuber produces one inflorescence, some of which can get quite large...i.e., A. titanum. The flowers are renowned for their odor, which attracts flies for sexual purposes. The odor, which in some species is quite noticeable for about a half day, is the basis for great storytelling. After flowering, each tuber will rest for at least a month (occasionally an entire year) before producing one leaf. Larger tubers will keep their foliage longer into the season than smaller ones, due to the large amount of energy required to support this oversized plant. In the garden, we recommend planting the tuber so that its top is 4-6" below the soil surface...slightly deeper in colder climates. When the tubers get large, they tend to form a cup that holds water...bad in areas with cold winter rains. When this happens, we recommend you dig the tuber after it has gone dormant in late summer and turn it sideways, so that water does not collect in the winter. Old tubers die and regenerate each season, so keep the foliage healthy and growing. Some tubers can be stored dry while others must remain potted (see individual descriptions). Amorphophallus rarely sprout before mid-to-late June, so don’t panic when you don’t see any signs of life in early spring. |
Amorphophallus kiusianus (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light Shade Zone: 7-10 36" tall Origin: China, Japan, Taiwan alternate image
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In early spring, the 2' tall green-and-white speckled flower stalk is topped with a cute 6" tall green and white spotted vase (that's vaaazze for you rich folks). Shooting out from the center of the vase is the spadix, like an 8" long purple-tipped spear (must not be shown to kids under 18!). After flowering, a solitary 3' tall fleshy petiole emerges from the tuber, topped with a giant shredded umbrella-type leaf. Although the tuber offsets slowly, this is one of the few self-fertile amorphophallus species (it can have both sex and babies without a partner). Our plants are probably 2-3 years away from flowering size. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03053
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Amorphophallus konjac (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 6-10 60" tall Origin: Japan alternate image
(formerly A. rivieri v. konjac, Hydrosme rivieri) This unusual tuberous plant has one giant divided leaf on top of a 5-6' tall green and purple mottled, fleshy stalk (petiole). When old enough, the tuber produces a fascinating 6' flower (early May, before the leaf emerges), resembling a giant vase made from the purple vinyl used for cheap '70s car seats. The vase (spathe) is home to a 3' purple spadix that sits atop a 2' speckled petiole...gather your neighbors for the flowering ritual. After flowering, the plant may rest for a couple of months before the leaf emerges in late June. The mother tuber will form offsets, eventually making a giant clump...STRANGE! We ship at least quarter-sized tubers that are 3-4 years from flowering size. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #00783
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Amorphophallus konjac 'Leo Song' (Leo Song Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6-9a, at least 36" tall Origin: Japan
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We are thrilled to finally have enough of the unique A. konjac selection that was named after southern CA botanist Leo Song. Unlike typical A. konjac, the stems are a creamy white with much less dark blotching. A. 'Leo Song' also makes a much tighter clump in the garden...very spectacular. The early May flowers are identical to the species. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07089
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Amorphophallus krausei Kew Form (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: no info yet 36" tall Origin: China, Burma, Thailand alternate image
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This unusual form of Amorphophallus krausei was discovered by Amorphophallus guru Wilbert Hetterscheid while on a rugged botanizing expedition to England's Kew Gardens. We have been unable to determine the origin of this clone, but the species hails from Northern Thailand, Southern China, and Burma (Myanmar). The 3' tall smooth greyish stem is highlighted by irregular black spots. In appearance, it resembles A. asterostigmatus, topped with a glaucous leaf. The flasher-appropriate, greenish-white, 8" tall spathe partially obscures its equally long sex organ. Hetterscheid describes the flower fragrance as "reminiscent of a gas leak." We recommend a dose of Beano with every watering. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06540
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Amorphophallus muelleri (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 9-10, guessing 40" tall Origin: Thailand alternate image
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(aka: A. m. coll. #AGA-533) Amorphophallus muelleri hails from Northern Thailand and adjacent countries where it is quite widespread. In foliage, it resembles A. bulbifer with the 3'+ tall green petiole, speckled with white. The new leaves emerge with a nice red border. The 2' tall flower spike, which appears before the leaf emerges, is topped with a cup-like spathe similar to A. bulbifer, but with attractive white blotches on the spathe...reminds me of the bed pans in our last Chinese hotel. The central spadix resembles a phallic-shaped scoop of vanilla ice cream. A. muelleri is one of the few species that produces seed without meaningful sex, so you'll always have plenty to share...seed. Our offerings are from an Alan Galloway accession. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06052
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Amorphophallus myosuroides coll. #AGA-1756-00 (Mousetail Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: tropical 8" tall Origin: Laos
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We are pleased to offer this 2004 Alan Galloway discovery, which was just named as a new species in 2007. A. myosuroides was discovered growing on vertical, shaded rock ledges in the Khammouane Province of Laos. The tiny but rapidly offsetting tuber produces a solitary radial light green leaf atop each 8" tall stalk. Within a few weeks of the leaf appearing, an 8" tall white mousetail-like (the genus Myosurus means "mousetail") inflorescence appears on a separate 8" tall stalk. A. myosuroides re-flowers up to 3 times during the summer. We owe Alan a round of applause for finding this gem.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07612
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Amorphophallus napalensis (Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: 7b-8, at least 36" tall Origin: Nepal alternate image
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This native to India and Nepal has proven to be one of the easiest to grow and most reliable amorphs in our garden. You'll love the 3' tall, fleshy tan-and-black patterned petiole...especially if you are a closet petiolephile. At the top of each petiole sits a radial leaf, resembling a miniature palm tree. For us, A. napalensis has remained solitary, unlike the spreading A. konjac. Once the bulb is large enough to flower, the flower will emerge in late June on an 18" stalk topped with a cute, artificial-looking green shell with an anatomical member emerging from the base...guaranteed to be the hit at your next aroid party! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02566
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Amorphophallus ongsakulii coll. #AGA-1534 (Fern-leaf Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: tropical 3" tall Origin: Thailand
This is one of the most unique miniature species in the genus Amorphophallus...only discovered in 2004 and then named and described in 2006. The species was discovered in Khammouane Province of Laos by Alan Galloway and Annop Ongsakul (the namesake). The tiny pinhead-sized tuber produces a 3" tall stem, topped with a leaf which resembles a cutleaf fern. The equally tiny flower emerges alongside the mature leaves. This is an incredibly cute plant...perfect for a window sill. This is the first commercial offering of this rare species...get them while they last. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07611
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Amorphophallus operculatus (Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: 9-10, guessing 12" tall Origin: Thailand
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(aka: A. o. AGA-1065) This Mary Sizemore discovery from Thailand was named and published by Amorphophallus guru Wilbert Hetterscheid in 2003. From a thin, branching tuber that resembles ginseng arises the 1' tall petiole. The narrowly cut, rich velvety, olive-green leaves unfurl with a strong reddish cast, especially dark along the leaf edges. The white spathe and spadix are mounted atop 1' tall reddish stalks and, while attractive, pale in comparison to the lovely foliage. Our plants are propagated from a clone collected by aroid expert Alan Galloway. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06900
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Amorphophallus pygmaeus (Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: 9-10, guessing 12" tall Origin: Thailand alternate image
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Amorphophallus pygmaeus hails from central and eastern Thailand, where it can be found growing on limestone cliffs to 1500'. A. pygmaeus is another of the wonderful species with velvety-green leaves, held atop a 1' tall stalk. Each leaf is further highlighted by a red edge and red leaf back...grow this species for the foliage. The 1' tall peduncle (flower stalk) holds a small white cup from which pokes out its "too big for its britches" spadix. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05148
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Amorphophallus pygmaeus 'Pewter Pan' (Pewter Pan Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: tropical 6" tall Origin: Thailand
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(aka: A. pygmaeus AGA-1052F) This seedling is one that we pulled out of an Alan Galloway seed collection from Thailand. Instead of the typical nearly black foliage, this one has amazing pewter foliage. So far, A. 'Pewter Pan' has remained quite small, and we anticipate a full grown plant will only reach 6" in height...so very cute! When mature, the tuber produces a 15" flowering stalk, topped with a creamy pink spathe and an oversized white spadix. We only have a limited quantity of these, so don't delay. The tuber can be stored dry when dormant. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06750
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Amorphophallus saururus (Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: 9-10, guessing 18" tall Origin: Thailand alternate image
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(aka: A. saururus #1, AGA-176) This North Thailand species is grown for the stunning foliage that emerges atop an 18" tall stalk in late spring. We selected this clone for the beautiful red stem supporting the foliage. The black-green foliage emerges with a dramatic red edge that looks more like a Photoshop creation than a real plant. In early August, the cute, frosty pink spathe and spadix on a 1' tall reddish stalk emerge alongside the foliage...superb in containers. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06718
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Amorphophallus sizemoreae (Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: 9-10, guessing 18" tall Origin: Thailand alternate image
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(aka: A. s. AGA-553) This recently described species comes from Thailand where it was discovered by plant explorer Mary Sizemore of FL. A. sizemoreae produces lovely dark-green, red-edged leaves atop an 18" stalk. The flower is an attractive white cup with a well-tanned organ perched like a diver on a platform ready to leap into the water. If Mary liked this enough for it to bear her name, she must agree that it is quite a plant. Our plants are propagated from a 1999 Alan Galloway expedition. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06748
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Amorphophallus tenuispadix PDN #3 (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: tropical 15" tall Origin: Thailand
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A. tenuispadix is a small growing species, found in rock cracks in central Thailand. This is a particularly favorite clone shared with us by Alan Galloway. The 15" tall petioles of this clone are fleshy pink with prominent dark brown splotches and topped with glossy green foliage. A. tenuispadix is a fast-multiplying species that quickly fills a pot. The short flower stalks are topped with a white coat-like spathe, open in front like a flasher showing you his short but erect brown privates. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06691
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Amorphophallus thaiensis (Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: 7b-10, guessing 18" tall Origin: Thailand alternate image
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From high elevations in Thailand comes the little-known species, A. thaiensis. The 18" tall petiole, which ranges in color from speckled olive-brown to rusty-red, is topped with a single leaf. This unusual fall-flowering species is complemented in September with a 10" tall stalk topped with a greenish-pink spathe. If you dare to peek inside, you'll find a short but well-formed little stiffie (spadix)...pink at the tip and white at the base. In a dry protected site, it has proven to be winter hardy in our trials. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06032
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Amorphophallus titanum (Giant Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: tropical 180" tall Origin: Indonesia alternate image
This is the Holy Grail of the plant kingdom. All plant nuts have seen pictures and then searched for this rarity...indeed only a few specimens are known in cultivation. In 1995, Dr. Jim Symon (now deceased), found a few wild specimens (one with seed). For those of you new to these plants, A. titanum has the world's largest inflorescence of any plant...to 8 feet tall. The giant red vase, with an equally large central spathe, is truly one of the wonders of the world. The giant leaf atop a mottled stalk, to 15', appears after the flower. The seed stalk, which reaches to 6' tall and holds large red berries, is equally unbelievable. It may only go dormant every 2-3 years and as a rule, A. titanum likes it hot! Please do not order this unless you are a passionate and very serious plant NUT! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01775
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Amorphophallus yunnanensis (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7b-10 36" tall Origin: China, Thailand, N. Vietnam alternate image
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This fun, easy-to-grow species from Yunnan, China makes a small plant to 3' tall. The single leaf is held atop a 2-3' tall, smooth, dark green stalk, beautifully mottled with lighter green to flesh-colored blotches. The flower emerges in early spring, albeit nothing like its better-endowed cousins. The 3-6" tall spadix, looking like a pink alien head with a white neck, sits atop a nicely mottled 1-2' tall petiole (stalk). To help hide the bizarre spadix from possible suitors is a green, speckled, hooded spathe. A. yunnanensis has an undetectable scent...quite curious in a genus known for its odor. The large tuber offsets freely, and these can be removed easily if it is stored dry for the winter. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04049
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Amorphophallus yunnanensis Lai Chau Form (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7b-10 60" tall Origin: China, Vietnam alternate image
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(aka: A. y. A1VT-056B) These plants are grown from seed we collected in 2005 in the Lai Chau region of North Vietnam. The resulting seedlings have the heaviest speckling we have ever seen on A. yunnanensis, although it does vary from plant to plant. These fast growers make a 5' tall trunk (taller than the Chinese forms that we had previously grown) of olive-brown highlighted with light tan spots. The trunk is topped with a typical palm-like leaf. When the bulbs mature, you will enjoy the early spring flower, composed of a 3-6" tall spadix, looking like a pink alien head with a white neck and a green speckled hood. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07531
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