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Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (campanulatus) - Voodoo lily

👅 What's inside the Devils Tongue that smells like trouble?

👹 Amorphophallus plants - the Voodoo Lilies - are also known as Devil's tongue, Snake Palm, or Elephant Foot Yam, Corpse flower. This plant has a reputation as wicked as its name!
👹 Amorphophallus is the largest flower in the world and one of the most exotic bizarre flowers. Amorphophallus titanum is known for its massive size, its flower can reach heights of over 10 feet and blooms only once every few years.
👹 Why Corpse flower? Because of the smell that the flower omits, but for only a few hours - just long enough to summon its pollinators, the flies 🐱

👹 The titan of the group, Amorphophallus titanum, can soar over 10 feet tall. But its cousin in this video, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, is just as fascinating. It rises from a giant underground corm (which is actually edible in Asia), then sends up either one surreal flower or one umbrella-like leaf as big as a small tree.
👹 Season after season, it alternates between leaf and bloom, keeping its mysterious cycle alive. Hardy enough to rest through winter dormancy, it can even be grown in a pot at home.

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Stapelia gigantea - Zulu Giant, Carrion Plant

⭐️ The bizarre bloom you cant stop staring at

⭐️If there were an award for the strangest flower, the Starfish Flower - Stapelia gigantea - would be a top contender. Also known as the Zulu Giant or Carrion Plant, it produces massive blooms, sometimes 12 inches across, that look exactly like starfish. The pale ochre-yellow petals are lined with fine maroon stripes, giving the flowers a texture and color you can't ignore.
⭐️ And then there's the smell!🐱

Carrion Plant

⭐️The plant itself is a stunner even without flowers, with chunky, 4-angled succulent stems that sprawl sideways. In the ground, it can spread up to 24 inches wide, and in a pot, it makes a fantastic conversation piece. Despite its cactus-like appearance, it's actually a member of the Milkweed family. When it sets seed, each pod bursts to release silky parachutes that float away just like milkweed.
⭐️It's bizarre, beautiful, and guaranteed to get people talking!

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Cerbera x manghas - Enchanted Incense

Calathea rufibarba - Fuzzy Pheasant Feather, Deep Purple Velvet Furry

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree

Bougainvillea arborea

Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang Vine

Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium

Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily plant

Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily, flower

😈 Fun Fact: Voodoo Lily

👹 Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily, blooms from a single corm and releases an unforgettable scent, often compared to rotting meat. Despite its bizarre appearance and smell (that only lasts one day!), it's a showstopper that can easily be grown as a houseplant.

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