Amorphophallus bulbifer
Amorphophallus bulbifer is an unusual member of the arum family with intriguing pink and cream spathes and beautiful stems and foliage.
A weird and wonderful plant from the Arum family, Amorphophallus bulbifer is one of the prettiest of the genus with a soft pink spathe, a creamy-white central spadix and a much milder aroma compared to other species. The stems are beautifully mottled with cream and green. The species name refers to the bulbils that form in the leaf axils. The bulb will go dormant by fall. Bring the pot inside to a cool, dry place. Begin watering when you see the spike of the tightly-furled stem poking out of the soil in spring. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Devil's Tongue - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Araceae (The Arum Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-10
Light: Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Speckled Stem
Fragrance: Yes
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Loose leafy detritus in moist shady habitats.
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