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Amorphophallus titanum |
"Titan Arum (Wee Stinky)" |
LHBC 877 |
Family: Araceae |
Native to: Sumatra. Found in tropical forests. |
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The largest species in the genus possessing the largest unbranched inflorescence of all flowering plants.
Popular conservatory plant known for its enormous carrion scented inflorescence and spathe. |
Horticultural notes: Amorphophallus requires a period of dry dormancy after the leaf senescences. The soil should be kept barely moist until new growth appears. This species is very prone to rot. |