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Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, Elephant Foot Yam, Whitespot Giant Arum, Voodoo Lily

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius

Elephant Foot Yam, Whitespot Giant Arum, Voodoo Lily
Family: Araceae
USDA Zone: 8-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeModerate waterRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorEdible plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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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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Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (campanulatus) - Voodoo lily

Voodoo lily, Devils tongue, Snake Palm, Corpse flower. 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.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot, dormant bulb in winter
4 Plants in stock
$39.95