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Family: Araceae
(a-RAY-see-ee) Genus: Amorphophallus (a-mor-fo-FAL-us) Species: konjac (KON-jak) Synonym:Amorphophallus mairei Synonym:Amorphophallus nanus Synonym:Amorphophallus rivierei
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Category BulbsVegetables Ponds and Aquatics Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsVery high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens Sun Exposure Light ShadePartial to Full Shade Full Shade Foliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Textured Veined Foliage Color Dark/BlackHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Medium PurpleMaroon/Burgundy Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsRemove fleshy coating on seeds before storing Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |