Water
Keep the soil consistently moist during the active growing season, but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly when the plant enters dormancy, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Corpse Flower · Corpse Plant
Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) is famous for its enormous, foul-smelling inflorescence, mimicking a decaying corpse to attract pollinators.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct, intense sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil moist during growth, dry during dormancy.
Well-drained, Humus-rich
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 24-30°C. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 18°C.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None known
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the active growing season, but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly when the plant enters dormancy, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Pruning is generally not required for Amorphophallus titanum. Any dead or yellowing leaves should be removed at their base once they naturally senesce. This helps maintain plant health and prevent disease.
Propagation is primarily done through corms or seeds. Corms can be carefully separated when the plant is repotted. Seeds require specific germination conditions and can take a long time to sprout and grow.
Repot the large corm every 2-3 years into a larger container with well-draining potting mix. This is best done when the plant is dormant. Handle the corm with care as it can be heavy and brittle.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum)
Where Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Amorphophallus |
| Species | Amorphophallus titanum |
Similar in genus Amorphophallus
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