Amorphophallus titanum - Corpse Flower

Description

The famous corpse flower is renown for having the largest inflorescence in the world.  It blooms over a few days and produces a stench like carrion in order to attract its pollinators.
We have found Amorphophallus titanum to be easy growers in our warm greenhouse.  We grow it in a mix of equal parts peat, perlite/pumice and orchid bark and use 1/2 strength osmocote plus applied in the soil every 6 months.  We make sure it's always above 60 degrees with high humidity.  They die down to their corms periodically and will rest for a few months before putting out new stems.  Given appropriate conditions, they will produce huge corms weighing over 100 pounds and will bloom in 5-10 years. First photo used with permission from Andrew Stevens.  Bloom at the National Botanical Gardens.  The second photo is used with permission from Bill Weaver (master A. titanum grower)
Note that since these are living plants that are continuously growing, there may be a small degree of variation (bigger or smaller) compared to the photos.  The plant will be shipped with roots wrapped in sphagnum moss.
We offer a
live arrival guarantee
on all plants.  We reserve the right to hold plants if your temperatures in your area are outside the recommended range.  If temperatures are outside this range and you’d still like the plant shipped immediately, you can either waive the live arrival guarantee or opt for a cold/hot weather shipping kit (also available in our store).
The recommended plant temperature shipping ranges are as follows:
Tropical plants (35F-100F)
If there are any plant health issues upon arrival, please contact us within 48 hours of receipt of the plant and provide photos.  We’ll quickly address any issues. Plants are shipped USPS.  Plants will be shipped unpotted with their roots wrapped in sphagnum moss unless otherwise indicated.  Plants are shipped to all 50 US States and Puerto Rico. International shipment of plants is not available at this time.
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