Up here it definitely does well in full sun Elaine. What caught my eye is in it's native habitat it grows in a sunny location as well, Bolivia/Argentina. I grow mine in an Amorphophallus mix, bark/perlite/potting soil. Even though I cut off about 1/3 of the tuber this winter it's survived and is sprouting so I'm happy. I've been looking for the red spathe form but only see it occasionally in pics, never for sale. Have you seen it in your area?
I'm so glad you mentioned Tropiflora a few year ago. I bought Anchomanes difformis var. welwitschii from them and I couldn't be happier. Massive root systems!