Botanical Name: Common Names:
Amorphophallus bulbifer Voodoo Lily, Devils Tongue, Snake Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright
Description:
Unique sub-tropical bulb that has one large divided leaf that sits above a blotchy stem. A large lily-like pink/cream flower will emerge from the ground, this flower has an unpleasant scent as it opens and then the scent fades. Great for planting in damp areas under trees or in containers. This plant is dormant during Winter.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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