Voodoo Lily
Amorphophallus konjac
Also known as
Devil's Tongue, Konjac, Elephant-Yam, Leopard-Palm, Snake-Palm, Umbrella Arum, Konnyaku
Amorphophallus konjac-IMG 2155 by C T Johansson (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Partial Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
H1a
RHS hardiness
15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.3m | Max | 1m |
1m | Min | 50cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Voodoo Lily Overview
Konjac is grown in China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and southeast Asia for its large starchy corms. It is used to create a flour and jelly of the same name, also used as a vegan substitute for gelatin.
Common problems with Voodoo Lily
Generally trouble free
How to harvest Voodoo Lily
Corms are harvested in the dormant season.
How to propagate Voodoo Lily
Division
Divide corms in winter and plant out in late winter or early spring.
Seed
Sow seed in Autumn or early Spring in sandy soil mix that drains well.
Special features of Voodoo Lily
Pot plant
Indoor plant
Other uses of Voodoo Lily
Edible
The corm is edible, being cooked and consumed primarily in the Eastern countries like Japan.