Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam)

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) red fruit close up resting on wood planks surface.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) ripe red fruit cluster positioned on weathered wooden boards.

Botanical name: Amorphophallus paeoniifolius

Common names: Elephant Foot Yam, Whitespot Giant Arum, Voodoo Lily

Family: Araceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Irritating plantIrritating or toxic: Irritating
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

The unpleasant smell that the flower omits is only present for a few hours after the flower opens. If the flower is pollinated (normally by flies if the plant is outside) it will take 1 year for the plant to mature its seeds. The seed stalk is very pretty with the seeds changing colors from green to red. During this time the tuber will not produce a leaf.

The young leaves, stems, and corms are as vegetables or turned into desserts. They are thoroughly cooked to destroy the stinging oxalate crystals.

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Image gallery: 16 images
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) brown flower close up with a small fly attached.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) close up, showing the thick, textured brown flower and insect.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) red fruit cluster close up
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) ripe fruit cluster with orange and red tones.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) with textured brown flower close up in black container
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) with a large brown central flower and green upright foliage.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) purple flower with green leaves in a black container
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) with a large purple flower and light green leafy stalks.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius dark purple flower close up with mottled white green exterior base
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius flower with ruffled dark purple edges and mottled white base
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) dark purple and yellow flower in a close up.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) flower revealing detailed textures of purple skin and yellow center.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) close up burgundy flower on the ground
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) close up burgundy flower with ruffled edges near green leaves.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) purple flower close up in a round clay pot
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) flower with dark purple edges and a central yellow spike
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) dark purple flower close up for gardening enthusiasts.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) with a large ruffled dark purple flower.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) purple flower in a brown terracotta pot, close up.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) flower with purple ruffled edges resting in a terracotta container.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) dark purple and yellow flower in close up.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) close up of the internal yellow and purple structure.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) yellow flower center close up in detailed macro view.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) flower center with dense yellow textures near dark purple tissue.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) purple flower close up with yellow center and green base
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) flower with large purple ruffled spathe and yellow textured spadix column.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) red brown flower with upright yellow orange fruit spike
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) showing red ruffled flowers and a tall upright fruit spike.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) dark maroon flower in a close up view
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) flower with dark maroon wrinkled petals in a round container.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) dark purple flower close up with yellow center details.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam) flower with wrinkled deep purple petals surrounding a golden yellow center.


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