General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Malodorous
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Over 12"
Underground structures: Tuber
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Voodoo Lily
  • Konnyaku Potato
  • Voodoo Plant
Also sold as:
  • Leo's Song

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Location: z6a MA, my garden
Date: 2014-08-06
Outstanding petiole color.
Location: z6a MA, my garden
Date: 2014-08-06
Location: z6a MA, my garden
Date: 2014-08-06

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