Amorphophallus kiusianus SEEDS

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Amorphophallus kiusianus seeds grow into the Kyushu voodoo lily — a tuberous geophyte native to the subtropical biome from south-eastern China, southern Kyushu (Japan) and Shikoku east to Taiwan. The epithet kiusianus means 'of Kyushu', referring to the Japanese island of Kyushu — one of the key locations where the species was collected. Described by Makino (Tomitaro Makino, 1862–1957, Japan's greatest botanist). Synonyms include A. konjac var. kiusianus Makino and A. sinensis Belval. Produces the characteristic large compound leaf and, in separate seasons, the inflorescence with the distinctive dark spathe. Cold-hardier than most Amorphophallus, reflecting its Japanese and Taiwanese distribution. Family Araceae.Partial shade; rich, moist, well-drained soils; warm to cool subtropical conditions; one of the more cold-tolerant Amorphophallus species. Cool dry dormancy period. 'Kiusianus' = of Kyushu; described by Japan's greatest botanist Makino (1862–1957) Synonyms: A. konjac var. kiusianus Makino, A. sinensis Belval SE. China, S. Japan (Shikoku, S. Kyushu) to Taiwan — subtropical biome Cold-hardier than most Amorphophallus; large compound leaf; genus ~230 species Partial shade; moist soils; cool subtropical; dry dormancy; Family Araceae Amorphophallus kiusianus is the Kyushu voodoo lily — one of the most cold-tolerant Amorphophallus species, ranging from China to Japan and Taiwan and named by Japan's greatest botanist Makino for the southern Japanese island where it thrives. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds. Show more