USDA: 6a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H2 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Spread
0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light
light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
The "bulb, corm or tuber" Amorphophallus konjac (devil's tongue) bears showy, faded purple and fragrant flowers during mid-spring to late spring. The showy matte foliage is spotted, medium green and dark fuchsia in colour and bold in texture. A specimen plant, Amorphophallus konjac (devil's tongue) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Border, container, culinary, house plant, specimen and tropical.
Cautions
The growth rate of Amorphophallus konjac (devil's tongue) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.
