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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.
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Amorphophallus albispathus Blue Form (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light Shade Zone: tropical 18" tall Origin: Thailand alternate image
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(aka: A. albispathus AGA-1017) We are pleased to offer a few of our glaucous leaf forms of A. albispathus. This South-central Thailand species typically has green foliage, but there are a few populations where the foliage tends toward blue. Our offerings are seed grown, so each plant is slightly different. The unspotted flesh colored petioles that support the leaves top out at 18" tall when mature. The snow cone like flowers are also held atop 18" petioles in spring. When dormant, the tubers can be stored dry or left in the containers sans water. This form of A. albispathus is found in the salt-spray prone limestone cliffs of Phang-Nga Bay, Thailand. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06860
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Amorphophallus albispathus PDN #08 (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: tropical 18" tall Origin: Thailand
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(syn: A. albispathus AGA-1023) This is a particularly nice form we selected from an Alan Galloway collection in Thailand. These are all cutting-propagated. The glossy green leaves top an 18" tall flesh-colored petiole. Once the tuber is large enough, it will produce an 18" tall spike topped with a slightly sweet-smelling creamy white appendage...looks good enough to swallow! If you're looking for an unusual flower arrangement, just think Lorena Bobbitt and poof...you've got a most unusual vase specimen for the master bath. This collection is native to the limestone cliffs of Phang-Nga Bay, Thailand. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06651
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Amorphophallus albus (Dwarf White Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 7b-9, at least 15" tall Origin: China alternate image
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This little-known but easy-to-grow voodoo lily is native to the Yunnan Province of China. The stalks are either solid green or green with grey spots, each topped with a glossy green leaf. A. albus is a fast-offsetting species that forms a nice 2' wide patch (in 5 years) in the woodland garden. In spring, just as the leaf emerges, a 1' tall flower stalk emerges alongside with a 6-8" tall flower perched atop the stalk. Each flower resembles a large ivory shell showcasing a white, cigar-like appendage...green at the tip and white at the base. For a raucous time in the garden, try interplanting with Alstroemeria 'Princess Monica'! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04089
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Amorphophallus asterostigmatus (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 9-10, guessing 18" tall Origin: Thailand
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(aka: A. a. AGA-2004D3) It was fascinating to see this rare species in situ (a fancy botanic word meaning where it grows naturally) in the Lop Buri region of Thailand. The plants are usually wedged tightly between large boulders where drainage is good and soil is at a minimum. The offsetting rhizomes produce 18" tall, gorgeous tan/pink stems, usually highlighted with black spots. The white spathe and spadix sit atop a 1' tall stalk. We think this makes a superb manageable-sized potted specimen where it is not winter hardy. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06702
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Amorphophallus atroviridis (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 9-10, at least 18" tall Origin: Thailand alternate image
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This stunningly beautiful Thai species is found on rocky cliffs in north central Thailand around the town of Sara Buri. The 18" tall, reddish brown (often speckled) stalks are topped with wide-lobed, black leaves, surrounded by a bright red border. The summer-borne inflorescence sits atop a short flowering stalk and resembles a small pink cup that holds a well-sized spare part for a urology transplant. Thanks to amorphophallus guru Alan Galloway for making this offer possible. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06755
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Amorphophallus brevispathus (Short Spathe Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: tropical 18" tall Origin: Thailand
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We were fortunate to see Amorphophallus brevispathus in the wild in Thailand in 2005, growing in tiny cracks in huge rocks...slippery rocks, north of Bangkok. The nice monks (probably redundant) were kind enough to allow us to collect a few samples from which these were propagated. A. brevispathus forms an 18" tall green petiole, topped with a plain green leaf...what else would you expect from monks? The strange part is the flower...brevispathus (short spathe). Imagine a well-endowed man with really short shorts that fail to hide his manhood, and you get the idea. The long white spadix is very visible when it's flowering time. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06730
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Amorphophallus bulbifer 'Stemulation' (Stemulation Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7b-9a 30" tall Origin: Burma, India
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This quirky voodoo lily is a plant that popped up in our seedbed in 2004 with a most unusual characteristic...it produces multiple stems from one tuber. We first selected the plant 3 years ago and the characteristic has returned each season. In theory, this shouldn't be possible, but then, we never let our plants read scientific journals. Each bulb will produce up to eight heavily speckled 30" tall stems and when the bulb matures, it also produces more than one of the lovely pink vase-shaped flowers per bulb...very strange. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06778
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Amorphophallus carneus (Pink Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: tropical 15" tall Origin: Thailand alternate image
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(aka: A. carneus HAM464) From limestone rock formations in Malaysia and Thailand comes this attractive little species that produces a 15" tall pinkish-red petiole, topped with a glossy green leaf. When the tuber is old enough to have conjugal visits, you'll notice a cute little pink cup holding a light pink priapism. No need to worry, however, as the condition will resolve itself in a couple of days...less if it can find a suitable mate. A. carneus does form tuber offsets, so that it can be shared. A. carneus is a species that can be stored dry during the dormant winter months. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06023
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Amorphophallus dunnii (Voodoo Lily)
Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10, possibly colder 24" tall Origin: China, Thailand, N. Vietnam
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(aka: A. odoratus) Similar to Amorphophallus yunnanensis, A. dunnii boasts a peculiar flower stalk that reaches 2' tall, topped with a 8-10" ice cream cone-like flower. The vase (spathe) looks like a green-and-white speckled cone with a "zipped-open" front...for better exposure. The creamy white, bulbous sexual appendage (spadix) sits like a...well, you know...a sexual appendage inside the spathe. According to amorphophallus guru Wilbert Hetterscheid, the flower smells of fresh carrots, but then who could trust Wilbert's nose after smelling so many amorphophallus? The 2' tall speckled stalk is topped in summer with typical amorphophallus foliage. This fast-offsetting species is an easy one for beginners. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03246
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Amorphophallus henryi (Henry's Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7b-9a 24" tall Origin: Taiwan alternate image
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From Taiwan comes this amazingly hardy dwarf voodoo lily. In flower, expect a spathe that resembles one of those '60s vinyl lawn chairs with ruffled edges, while emerging from the center is a spadix that...well, even Bob Dole could be proud of. The spadix emerges looking like a giant purple carrot that later develops a bad case of acne before it goes limp. After flowering, and if it had really good sex, you'll soon enjoy seeing the 1' tall spike of dark blue berries. Once the tuber has rested from the flowering episode, expect a 2' tall, speckled green petiole with white blotches to arise, topped by a giant divided leaf. This is one of the most prolific offsetting species that we grow, so there'll be plenty to share with your equally demented neighbors. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03049
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Amorphophallus interruptus #1 (Interrupted Voodoo Lily.)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: tropical 30" tall Origin: Vietnam alternate image
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This voodoo lily hails from the Cuc Phuong region of North Vietnam, just south of Hanoi. The glossy green foliage is held atop 30" light green petioles. The inflorescence which sits atop a 1' tall stalk is composed of a thick creamy-white spadix with a unique spiral staircase-like pollen column below the tip. All of this is held in a small green cup-like spathe....truly a mouth-see-tongue moment.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07372
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Amorphophallus kiusianus (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 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 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 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 ongsakulii coll. #AGA-1534 (Fern-leaf Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: tropical 3" tall Origin: Thailand
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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. 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 prainii (Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: 9-10 80" tall Origin: Thailand
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This voodoo lily has a bizarre flower, even for an amorphophallus. The speckled spathe rolls back as it opens, resembling a white banana being peeled. Inside is an amorphous-shaped, white, banana-like spadix (looking as if it were left in the microwave too long). When the flowering event is over, expect a green-and-black speckled stem to rise from the ashes, topped with a giant dissected green leaf. Each bulb will offset small bulblets for propagation purposes. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03050
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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
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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 Florida. 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 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' 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 verticillatus PDN #1 (Voodoo Lily)
Light ShadeZone: tropical 12" tall Origin: Vietnam
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We saw this charming little species on our expedition to north Vietnam in 2005. The short stems rarely exceed 1' tall, topped with very glossy green leaves. The unusual flowers resemble a pink hood housing a winding set of stairs leading to a tall white snow cone. The flowers are followed by 1' tall spikes with small clusters of blue berries. If you were a child of the '60s, you undoubtedly have vague memories of many things like this. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06027
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Amorphophallus yunnanensis (Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7b-10 36" tall Origin: China, Thailand, N. Vietnam
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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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