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Amorphophallus titanum
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 8'-15'
- W: 5'-15'
planting zones
- 11-12
Amorphophallus titanum plant details
Amorphophallus titanum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter burgundy, cream and green flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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 titanum
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: burgundy, cream and green blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, exotic, rare, showy, tropical-looking, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Amorphophallus titanum
- USDA Zones: 11 - 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
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How to Grow Amorphophallus titanum
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
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- green
- burgundy
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
6a-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 1'-7'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
7b-12
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
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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
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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
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
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