Amorphophallus konjac - P9

Description
The Konjaku (Amorphophallus konjac) is a dark red flowering plant with pinnate leaves. This upright plant thrives best in a shady location.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amorphophallus rivieri.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Optimum ambient temperature: 18 to 22°C Ambient temperature during the dormant period: 5°C Preferred location in a shady position.

Soil
Prefers permeable substrate.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Dug up tubers and bulbs of non-hardy perennials can be overwintered in a dry, dark and above all frost-free place.

Flower
The dark red flowers of the Konjaku appear in cobs from February to May.

Use
Cosmetics, room