Re: A. konjac was World's Largest Flower
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- Subject: Re: A. konjac was World's Largest Flower
- From: "* T* <m*@clark.net>
- Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 03:53:05 -0400
Ah, Don...man after my own heart! Great photo of the bloom! I picked up
one at a plant exchange a few years ago, simply because of the marvelous
foliage and mottled stem - had no idea what it was at the time. Grew it in
the ground outdoors for three years - never bloomed and did not return this
spring...I think one of local rodent population found it and enjoyed a nice
meal as there was nothing there when I investigated - no rotted
bits...nothing:-(
Do believe I probably should have kept it in a pot instead...but neat plant
while it was with me. It's easy to get hooked on Aroids, I think. You
start out thinking, hmmm....odd, but they do grow on you and if you like
Arisaema to start with, you're half way there.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Don Martinson <llmen@execpc.com>
> Date: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 1:05 PM
> Anyone intersted may wish to try a cousin to the Amorphophallus titanum,
> which is Amorphophallus konjac. It is much easier to grow, except in
very
> warm areas such as Florida. It needs to be kept rather dry and somewhat
> cool during it's dormancy period. I keep mine in my basement, which
stays
> in the 50's (F).
>
> You can see the plant at: http://www.execpc.com/~llmen/konjac.jpg (prob
> 1-2 yrs old)
>
> A picture of the flower is at:
http://www.execpc.com/~llmen/amo_k_flower.jpg
>
> The flowering scape is over 3 ft tall. The smell is absolutely
obnoxious,
> although it only lasts for about 3 days. The flower has been described
as
> an evil looking calla lily or Morticia's Wedding Bouquet. It has great
> "gross-out" value I keep my tubers in large pots, so I can move them out
> to the porch if the smell gets too overpowering.
>
> The tubers make off-sets and I should have some available this fall. If
> anyone is interested, please e-mail me PRIVATELY.
>
> Don
>
> Don Martinson
> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Milwaukee suburb)
> USDA Zone 5 (-10 to -20F)
> AHS Heat Zone #4, Map at:
> ( http://www.suite101.com/userfiles/79/hz1024.jpg )
>
> l*@execpc.com
>
>
>
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