Amorphophallus thaiensis
Also Known As
- Voodoo Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 15"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 7b-12
Amorphophallus thaiensis plant details
Amorphophallus thaiensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - 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 thaiensis
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring
- Uses: unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Amorphophallus thaiensis
- USDA Zones: 7b - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Amorphophallus thaiensis plant
How to Grow Amorphophallus thaiensis
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - 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
- chocolate
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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 Amorphophallus campanulatus, Corpse Flower, Corpse Lily, Elephant Yoot Yam, Voodoo Lily, Whitespot Giant Arum
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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