Water
Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry to the touch, but allow it to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Amorphophallus teuszii is a unique aroid known for its impressive subterranean tuber and brief, striking inflorescence that emerges from the soil.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in dormancy.
Well-draining
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-25°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
While not considered toxic, ingestion of any part of the plant is not recommended.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry to the touch, but allow it to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Pruning is generally not required for *Amorphophallus teuszii*. Remove any dead or decaying leaves or flower stalks at the base to maintain tidiness and prevent disease. Sterilize pruning tools.
Propagate primarily through offsets (corms) that form around the parent corm. Carefully separate these offsets during repotting when they have developed their own root system. Plant them in well-draining soil.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the corm outgrows its container, ideally after the plant has finished its active growth cycle and before new growth emerges. Use a well-draining, porous potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Amorphophallus Teuszii (Amorphophallus teuszii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Amorphophallus |
| Species | Amorphophallus teuszii |
Similar in genus Amorphophallus
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