My A. konjac is getting a bud, usually I put it out in May when it's Warmer and it grew leaves, but if it's going to bloom it must be outside. Should I pot it up and take chances leaving it outside, or leave potted in my dark garage outside?

You take it out of the pot for the winter? How big is the bud? Maybe a picture?

DaisyI said:You take it out of the pot for the winter? How big is the bud? Maybe a picture?

Yes, I store it in dry peat moss in my basement during winter and plant out in May. The bud is about 4 inches high and purple.

Is there a local college or university with a greenhouse? It's possible they might be willing to "plant-sit" while it blooms as it could bring attention to their school.

Mine is still "sleeping" in the garage, but if mine would start spiking now-
You say it is only four inches tall now, so it has a few weeks to go until it blooms. I assume you say it must be blooming outside because of the stench.
How about placing it growing in a pot outside during the warm days and bring it into the garage in the evening, until it gets warmer.
I find the stench is only present for a couple of days.

greene said:Is there a local college or university with a greenhouse? It's possible they might be willing to "plant-sit" while it blooms as it could bring attention to their school.

There is but it isn't open right now.

Ursula said:Mine is still "sleeping" in the garage, but if mine would start spiking now-
You say it is only four inches tall now, so it has a few weeks to go until it blooms. I assume you say it must be blooming outside because of the stench.
How about placing it growing in a pot outside during the warm days and bring it into the garage in the evening, until it gets warmer.
I find the stench is only present for a couple of days.

So if yours survives in your garage, then worst scenrio I could just put mine in for a few days until the smell is gone, but if it waits a few weeks then it can safely stay outside for good.

Sounds reasonable!
I always place mine still potted up over the Winter into our frost free garage, together with a bunch of Epiphyllums and other stuff.
Right now I keep the garage door open during the day and close it at night. Once it gets warm enough, I will move everything onto the driveway in front of the garage and eventually into their Summer spots.