Plants in genus amorphophallus
Amorphophallus gigas
Amorphophallus gigas, native to Sumatra, is a striking plant known for its towering inflorescence, which can reach up to 14 feet in height. It features a large spadix and spathe with maroon tinges, and its foliage can spread to 13 feet. This plant is famous for its carrion-like odor, which attracts pollinators. It thrives in high humidity and temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, growing in a mix of peat, perlite, and orchid bark. The plant periodically dies back to its corm, which can weigh over 100 pounds. Amorphophallus gigas is one of the tallest members of its genus and is more colorful than the well-known A. titanum.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius 'Gajendra'
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius 'Gajendra', also known as Elephant foot yam, is a non-acrid cultivar developed in India as a food crop. It features 5-foot tall smooth stalks with mottled green and white splotches, topped with a huge palm-like leaf. In late spring, it produces a unique brain-like flower once the bulb reaches 8 inches across.
Amorphophallus albispathus 'Blue Form'
Amorphophallus albispathus 'Blue Form' is a unique plant from Thailand, known for its glaucous leaves and unspotted flesh-colored petioles. It reaches a mature height of 18 inches and produces snow cone-like flowers in spring. This plant thrives in salt-spray prone limestone cliffs, making it a fascinating addition to any collection.
Amorphophallus koratensis 'Green Stem Form'
Amorphophallus koratensis 'Green Stem Form' is a unique plant from Thailand, known for its bumpy green petioles. This species is part of the aroid family and thrives in light shade, making it suitable for shaded garden areas. Its unusual appearance and ease of growth make it an interesting addition to plant collections.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius 'Thailand Giant'
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius 'Thailand Giant' is a remarkable plant discovered in Thailand, reaching up to 9 feet tall with a similar wingspan. It features a blush pink, wrinkly dome flower and requires dry storage above freezing in winter. This giant plant is known for its striking appearance and is a unique addition to any garden.
Amorphophallus obscurus
Amorphophallus obscurus is a newly discovered species from Thailand, featuring a 3-inch tall vegetative stalk with a leaf composed of five green leaflets. Its inflorescence is a pale-pink spathe with purple speckling, and it emits a lemony scent.
Amorphophallus konjac 'Shattered Glass'
Amorphophallus konjac 'Shattered Glass' is a distinctive plant introduced in 2003, notable for its variegated foliage. The palm-like green leaves are randomly sectored with white, creating a striking appearance. This plant is known for its tropical look and is suitable for part sun to light shade conditions.
Amorphophallus operculatus
Amorphophallus operculatus is a unique plant discovered in Thailand, featuring a thin, branching tuber resembling ginseng. It has narrowly cut, velvety, olive-green leaves with a reddish cast and a white spathe and spadix on reddish stalks.
Amorphophallus plicatus
Amorphophallus plicatus is a fascinating plant known for its bizarre and colorful inflorescences. The blooms emit a carrion-like odor to attract pollinators, making it more showy than the infamous Amorphophallus titanum. This plant is easy to grow, requiring high humidity and temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It periodically dies down to corms and can bloom in 3 to 5 years under the right conditions. Its unique appearance and growth habits make it a captivating addition to any plant collection.
Amorphophallus excentricus 'Pdn 1'
Amorphophallus excentricus 'Pdn 1' is a tropical plant from Thailand with a 4-foot tall creamy petiole and green palm-like leaf. Its inflorescence resembles a small white banana, with a pink spathe featuring brown spots.
Amorphophallus koratensis 'Aga 044 Green Stem Form'
Amorphophallus koratensis 'Aga 044 Green Stem Form' is a unique plant native to Thailand, selected for its very bumpy green petioles. It is part of the Aroid family and thrives in light shade.
Amorphophallus asterostigmatus 'Superspot'
Amorphophallus asterostigmatus 'Superspot' is a striking plant native to Thailand's Lop Buri region, known for its 18-inch tall tan/pink stems with black spots. It features a white spathe and spadix atop a 1-foot tall stalk, creating a unique visual display. This fast-offsetting clone can reach 26 inches in height and thrives in well-drained soil among large boulders. Its large dark cinnamon spots add to its ornamental appeal, making it a fascinating addition to any garden.
Amorphophallus laoticus
Amorphophallus laoticus is a striking plant native to the woodlands of Laos, featuring narrow segmented foliage that emerges black with a faint red edge. Its leaf petiole can reach 2 feet tall, while the inflorescence tops a 5-foot tall flowering stalk. The flower is green with splotches on the outside and purple-black inside.
Amorphophallus yunnanensis
Amorphophallus yunnanensis is a unique plant native to Southeast Asia, featuring a solitary grayish-green leaf with pale pinkish spots and a spadix resembling a pink alien head. It grows from a large tuber and is known for its ornamental value, with berries that change color from green to blue to violet.
Amorphophallus yunnanensis 'Lai Chau Form'
Amorphophallus yunnanensis 'Lai Chau Form' is a fast-growing plant with a 5-foot tall trunk speckled in olive-brown and light tan. It features a palm-like leaf and blooms in early spring with a spadix that can reach 3-6 inches tall. This plant is native to the Lai Chau region of North Vietnam.
Amorphophallus pygmaeus
Amorphophallus pygmaeus is a small plant native to Thailand, known for its pewter foliage and creamy pink spathe. It grows up to 6 inches tall, with a tuber that produces a 15-inch flowering stalk. This plant thrives on limestone cliffs and is a unique addition to gardens with its velvety-green leaves and red edges.
Amorphophallus ongsakulii 'Aga1534'
Amorphophallus ongsakulii 'Aga1534' is a unique plant discovered in 2004 in the Khammouane Province of Laos. It features a tiny pinhead-sized tuber and a 3-inch tall stem with a leaf resembling a cutleaf fern. The plant produces a tiny flower alongside mature leaves and is easy to grow. It thrives in well-drained soil with light shade and is suitable for tropical and fairy gardens. Its unusual appearance and ease of care make it a fascinating addition to any plant collection.
Amorphophallus borneensis
Amorphophallus borneensis is a striking tropical plant native to Borneo, known for its giant green leaf and unique inflorescence. The flower resembles that of Amorphophallus konjac, with a velvety maroon spathe and a tall spadix that can reach up to 8 feet. This plant emits a strong odor to attract pollinators, a characteristic feature of the Amorphophallus genus. It thrives in intermediate tropical conditions, preferring part sun to light shade. The green and purple pitcher-like flower is a standout feature, making it a fascinating addition to any plant collection. Amorphophallus borneensis is a conversation starter due to its unusual appearance and pollination strategy. It is best suited for experienced gardeners familiar with tropical plant care.
Amorphophallus fuscus
Amorphophallus fuscus is a tropical plant with 2-foot tall grey/tan stalks featuring large brown/black blotches. It produces flowers with a creamy white cup and an erect white spadix, resembling Amorphophallus krausei.
Amorphophallus yuloensis 'Pdn 1'
Amorphophallus yuloensis 'Pdn 1' is a tropical-looking plant with a 2-foot tall green stalk adorned with occasional silver spots. It features a large, deeply cut leaf and a creamy flower similar to Amorphophallus yunnanensis. This plant is notable for producing a stunning stalk of blue fruit and forming warty offsets on top of the leaf. Rarely offsetting underground, it offers a unique growth habit that can intrigue plant enthusiasts. Amorphophallus yuloensis thrives in light shade and is a part of the aroid family, known for its unusual and striking foliage. This plant is ideal for those looking to add a touch of the exotic to their garden or indoor plant collection.
Amorphophallus eichleri
Amorphophallus eichleri, commonly known as the tropical voodoo lily, is notable for its unusual flower with a short inflorescence and ruffled purple trim. A fleshy green stalk emerges to 2 feet, topped by a single leaf, making it a unique addition to tropical plant collections.
Amorphophallus lacourii 'Hot Night Spot'
Amorphophallus lacourii 'Hot Night Spot' is a tropical plant with striking 20-inch tall black mottled stalks and wide green leaves with yellow spots. It features a small white cup-like inflorescence and requires a dry period in late fall, with watering resuming in late spring. This plant's unique appearance and growth cycle make it a captivating choice for tropical plant enthusiasts.
Amorphophallus konjac 'Leo Song'
Amorphophallus konjac 'Leo Song' is named after botanist Leo Song and features fleshy tan stalks with black flecks. It forms a tight clump with offsets close to the original tuber and produces glossy purple inflorescences in early May. This plant is known for its unique appearance and is a fascinating addition to any collection.
Amorphophallus albispathus 'Hi Ho Silver'
Amorphophallus albispathus 'Hi Ho Silver' is a species from Thailand known for its silvery glaucous leaves and snow cone-like flowers. It grows up to 18 inches tall and is found in salt spray-prone limestone cliffs. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and well-draining soil.
Amorphophallus haematospadix
Amorphophallus haematospadix is a tropical plant native to southern Thailand and western Malaysia. It features a reddish-green stalk topped with a large green leaf and a flowering spike with a white spathe and dark purple spadix. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade.
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Red Sox'
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Red Sox' is a plant with cinnamon-red petioles and black leaves bordered in red. It was collected near Lop Buri, Thailand in 2005.
Amorphophallus bulbifer 'Racing Stripes'
Amorphophallus bulbifer 'Racing Stripes' is a striking plant known for its unique petiole pattern, featuring camouflage green and silvery-white stripes. It grows up to 4 feet tall and has foliage resembling a miniature palm tree. Before the leaves die back, it forms wart-like bulbils. When mature, the plant produces a distinctive pink flower, typically after 2-4 years. It prefers part sun to light shade and is a fascinating addition to any garden.
Amorphophallus serrulatus 'Green Leaf Form'
Amorphophallus serrulatus 'Green Leaf Form' is a tropical plant discovered in Central Thailand, notable for its heavily serrated leaf edges. It produces a short inflorescence with a greyish purple spathe and a rigid pink limb after the leaf fades in fall. This plant is a unique addition to collections of exotic and unusual plants.