The sister plant of the Titan Arum - Amorphophallus konjac, syn. A. rivieri, belongs to the lizard roots and represents an absolute botanical rarity with its extraordinary, carrion-scented and thus insect-attracting flower. In spring, the plants emerge from an underground growing tuber. Initially, a flower spike forms - from a corresponding age - and subsequently, the leaf buds appear throughout the rest of the year. However, the flower spikes are significantly smaller than those of the sister plant Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum). Amorphophallus konjac is native from Asia to tropical Africa and often grows in rainforests, in moist areas along streams, or in meadows. A commercially available, nutrient-rich potting soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH value, mixed with some perlite for better drainage, is suitable as a substrate. Wintering should ideally take place frost-free in a cool house. For this, the tubers can either be cultivated cool, dry, and dark or remain slightly moist in the substrate.
M = You will receive one medium tuber/young plant (10-15cm).