Kyushu voodoo lily (Amorphophallus kiusianus)

Product description

The Kyushu voodoo lily naturally occurs in parts of China, Japan and Taiwan and produces striking pink to blue fruits. The species grows in subtropical conditions, but can tolerate low temperatures down to -5 degrees Celsius. There are indications that the species can even survive temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius, as long as the underground tuber does not freeze inside. In spring, the species blooms in the wild to a height of up to 2 metres. The bract is short and green with white or sometimes pink spots, and envelops a dark-coloured spadix. After pollination, the species forms fruits that change colour from pink to blue from top to bottom, creating a colourful display. The leaves of this arum grow in a finger-like shape and are fresh green in colour and elongated in shape.
 
Like other Amorphophallus species, this plant has a dormant period once a year, during which the leaves die off. This generally occurs in winter. In the first few years, the species can be kept as a houseplant, with the tuber stored in a frost-free, cool and dry place during winter. In temperate climates, the species can be planted in the ground after a few years, as the tuber can tolerate a few degrees of frost. To be on the safe side, you can dig up the tuber and overwinter it in a cool, frost-free place.

Sowing description: After receiving the germinated seed, it can be placed directly in sowing and cutting soil. Temperatures around 20 °C are conducive to initial development. Provide a location with plenty of indirect light. Keep the soil constantly slightly moist.