{"product_id":"amorphophallus-konjac","title":"Amorphophallus konjac","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis batch is just beginning to emerge from the pots as of 5\/13 and should reach full seasonal height with foliage by the end of June.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn excellent houseplant for the unique plant collector! Commonly known as the “Voodoo Lily,” Amorphophallus konjac is an unusual and easy-to-grow aroid that can develop a leaf span of up to 3.5 feet. Over time, the corm produces multiple offsets, forming new “pup” growths and gradually creating a larger clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spring, the plant sends up a single large leaf that grows throughout the warm season, feeding the corm before naturally going dormant for several months. After years of this cycle, mature corms can produce a spectacular flower reaching up to 5 feet tall. The bloom emits a strong odor of rotting meat to attract its natural pollinators: flies and carrion beetles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plants generally reach blooming size once the corm is approximately baseball-sized. Once mature, they tend to flower every 2–3 years between foliage cycles. Warm growing conditions can accelerate growth and flowering frequency, making the Southern USA an ideal climate for outdoor summer culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey appreciate frequent watering and fertilizer during active growth in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFun fact: In Japan, the corm is processed into a gelatinous food product known as “konnyaku,” commonly used for noodles and dietary foods because it is very low in calories and high in fiber. These products are now widely available in many U.S. supermarkets as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Sizes Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\" Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mid-sized plants, estimated to be roughly 2 years from blooming size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OrchidWeb","offers":[{"title":"5\" Pot - Near Flowering Size \/ In-Spike","offer_id":51517414310197,"sku":"P-23204-0-IS","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\" Pot - Near Flowering Size \/ Not In-Spike","offer_id":51517414342965,"sku":"P-23204-0-NIS","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot - Near Flowering Size \/ In-Spike","offer_id":51517414375733,"sku":"P-23204-1-IS","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" Pot - Near Flowering Size \/ Not In-Spike","offer_id":51517414408501,"sku":"P-23204-1-NIS","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4313\/1445\/files\/0a4ceed6-2870-42cd-af9d-12f22e7e801b__32719.jpg?v=1775363481","url":"https:\/\/store.orchidweb.com\/products\/amorphophallus-konjac","provider":"OrchidWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}