Amorphophallus atroviridis

Also Known As

Voodoo Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 15"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9b-12

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Amorphophallus atroviridis plant details

Amorphophallus atroviridis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. In spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly 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 atroviridis

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous black
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amorphophallus atroviridis

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly 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

Amorphophallus atroviridis is a smaller growing Amorphophallus. This plant has nice size white/ pink inflorescence, some have shown to have more pink than others. Some of the inflorescence have a spiral effect to the top portion of the spadix. The petioles are pink/maroon in color, some have white blotches while others may have non. The foliage is a dark green color with a pink rim around the edge. The foliage is a bit velvety to the touch and can be seen in some of the photos. Mature plants are 1 to 2 feet tall and just a few inches wide. This species goes dormant in winter months. Foliage: Velvet dark foliage with pink rims and maroon stems Flowers: Pink to white usually 8 to 12 inches long and held on top of maroon petiole Height: 1 foot tall

By: Brian's Botanicals

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Gardening facts about Amorphophallus atroviridis plant

How to Grow Amorphophallus atroviridis

Sun Exposure
- mostly 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
- black
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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