Photo by Tejas Tropicals
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Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
Also Known As
- Amorphophallus campanulatus
- Corpse Flower
- Corpse Lily
- Elephant Yoot Yam
- Voodoo Lily
- Whitespot Giant Arum
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 8a-12
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius plant details
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: big flowers, pungent fragrance, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
- USDA Zones: 8a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Tejas Tropicals
Garden photo gallery of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
By: Tejas Tropicals
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Amorphophallus paeoniifolius plant
How to Grow Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- burgundy
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Amorphophallus for your garden
aka Amorphophallus rivieri, Amorphophallus rivieri 'Konjac', Amorphophallus rivieri v. konjac, Hydrosme rivieri, Devil’s Tongue, Snake Palm, Umbrella Arum, Voodoo Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
6a-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 1'-7'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
aka Amorphophallus nepalense, Amorphophallus nepalensis, Voodoo Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
7b-12
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
aka Henry's Voodoo Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
7b-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-20"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
aka Voodoo Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
aka Voodoo Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 15"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
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