Plants in genus amorphophallus
Amorphophallus crispifolius 'Aga 2200 01'
Amorphophallus crispifolius 'Aga 2200 01' is a small, intriguing plant from Laos, characterized by its 10-inch tall stalks and green leaves with serrate edges. It produces inflorescences resembling white snow-cones and a fleshy pink spadix. This plant is known for its ornamental appeal and ability to produce cobalt blue berries if successfully pollinated.
Amorphophallus discophorus
Amorphophallus discophorus is a tropical plant with a deep maroon spathe and a prominent spadix. It emits an unusual scent and is considered an intermediate tropical plant.
Amorphophallus myosuroides 'Silver Saddle'
Amorphophallus myosuroides 'Silver Saddle' is a unique plant discovered in Laos, known for its solitary light green leaf and white mousetail-like inflorescence. It grows on shaded rock ledges and can re-flower multiple times during the summer, making it a fascinating addition to shaded gardens.
Amorphophallus yuloensis
Amorphophallus yuloensis is a unique plant native to the high elevations of Yunnan, China, featuring a tall green stalk and a large, deeply cut leaf. It produces a creamy flower similar to its relative, Amorphophallus yunnanensis, and is known for its blue fruit following the flowering period. This plant forms warty offsets on top of the leaf, adding to its distinctive appearance.
Amorphophallus coaetaneus
Amorphophallus coaetaneus is a tropical plant collected near Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam. It features 40-inch stalks with glossy dark green leaves and a 30-inch stalk with an oversized male appendage in early spring. This evergreen plant grows in moist clay and is suitable for shade gardens, adding a unique and exotic element to the landscape.
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Pewterware'
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Pewterware' is a unique plant from north central Thailand, known for its pewter foliage with a narrow red edge. It features 1-foot tall stalks speckled reddish-brown and a summer-borne inflorescence with a small pink cup and well-sized spadix. This plant is suitable for dry shade and can be a striking addition to tropical or fairy gardens.
Amorphophallus dunnii
Amorphophallus dunnii is a subtropical plant native to China, known for its unusual flower that resembles an ice cream cone. The flower stalk can reach up to 2 feet tall, with a green and white speckled spathe and a creamy white spadix. This plant emits a scent reminiscent of fresh carrots and is a fast-offsetting species, making it suitable for beginners. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires occasional watering during the growing season.
Amorphophallus carneus
Amorphophallus carneus is a tropical plant native to limestone rock formations in Malaysia and Thailand. It features a 15-inch tall pinkish-red petiole topped with a glossy green leaf and a pink cup holding a light pink spadix. This plant forms tuber offsets and is known for its unusual appearance, making it a fascinating addition to collections of exotic plants.