This is the first African Amorphophallus in our collection. The species is native to an area ranging from Senegal to Chad. Unlike most Amorphophallus species, it is found in relatively dry areas, such as savannas and open, dry forests. As a result, the species is tolerant of drier conditions with lower humidity and is therefore relatively easy to grow as a houseplant.
The plant forms a flat, round tuber from which the inflorescence emerges first, followed by the leaf. The inflorescence is impressive, but small, and consists of a dark reddish-purple spathe with a dark, relatively short spadix. After flowering, the leaf develops, which can reach approximately 50–110 cm in height, depending on the conditions and age of the plant. The leaf consists of several elongated leaflets that hang down like an umbrella.
Like other Amorphophallus species, the plant has a dormant period during which the leaf dies back. During this period, the tuber can be kept cooler and drier. In temperate climates, the species can be grown as a container plant and repotted or moved to a warmer location in spring when the tuber starts to sprout again. Use an airy, well-draining soil and avoid keeping the tuber wet for prolonged periods. A slightly higher proportion of sand can optionally be added to the soil. Provide a sunny to lightly shaded position.
Sowing instructions: Sow the seeds in an airy, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil lightly moist. A temperature of approximately 22–28°C is suitable for the initial development.
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This is the first African Amorphophallus in our collection. The species is native to an area ranging from Senegal to Chad. Unlike most Amorphophallus species, it is found in relatively dry areas, such as savannas and open, dry forests. As a result, the species is tolerant of drier conditions with lower humidity and is therefore relatively easy to grow as a houseplant.
The plant forms a flat, round tuber from which the inflorescence emerges first, followed by the leaf. The inflorescence is impressive, but small, and consists of a dark reddish-purple spathe with a dark, relatively short spadix. After flowering, the leaf develops, which can reach approximately 50–110 cm in height, depending on the conditions and age of the plant. The leaf consists of several elongated leaflets that hang down like an umbrella.
Like other Amorphophallus species, the plant has a dormant period during which the leaf dies back. During this period, the tuber can be kept cooler and drier. In temperate climates, the species can be grown as a container plant and repotted or moved to a warmer location in spring when the tuber starts to sprout again. Use an airy, well-draining soil and avoid keeping the tuber wet for prolonged periods. A slightly higher proportion of sand can optionally be added to the soil. Provide a sunny to lightly shaded position.
Sowing instructions: Sow the seeds in an airy, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil lightly moist. A temperature of approximately 22–28°C is suitable for the initial development.
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