Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly when the plant enters dormancy, allowing the soil to dry out almost completely.
Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Dragon's Football (Amorphophallus dracontioides) is a striking Aroid with a solitary, deeply lobed leaf and a unique, football-shaped inflorescence, native to West Africa
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Moderate during growth, Low during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings in the growing season. Keep soil nearly dry during dormancy.
Well-draining
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 20-27°C during the growing season. Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in dormancy.
Moderate during growth
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during active growth. Cease in dormancy.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly when the plant enters dormancy, allowing the soil to dry out almost completely.
Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Remove any dead or yellowing leaves or the flower stalk after blooming using a clean, sharp knife. This is done to maintain the plant's appearance and prevent disease.
No significant structural pruning is typically required for this species.
Propagate primarily through offsets or tubers. Carefully separate offsets during repotting. Plant the offsets in well-draining soil.
Tuber propagation involves cutting larger tubers into sections, ensuring each section has an eye, and allowing them to callous before planting.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the tuber fills the pot, preferably during the dormant season. Use a gritty, well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the previous one to accommodate the growing tuber.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Dragon's Football (Amorphophallus dracontioides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Amorphophallus |
| Species | Amorphophallus dracontioides |
Similar in genus Amorphophallus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data