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Amorphophallus: home care
The amorphophallus flower is a very unusual plant. Belongs to the aroid family. The original homeland of this unusual flower is tropical and subtropical forests around the world. This flower is known in different countries under various names: cadaveric flower, voodoo lily, snake palm.
Rules for caring for amorphophallus at home
The cadaverous flower has an unusual name due to its fetid odor. During flowering, this plant exudes the smell of rotting protein. A very specific smell attracts insects, which help it to pollinate.
Amorphophallus flower care is required during the period of active growth
Blooming amorphophallus at home occurs once every three years. The rest of the time, the voodoo lily flower requires some care:
- Light. The plant loves light in large quantities. The light must be diffused. Leaves may burn from direct sunlight.
- Temperature balance. For a good condition in the summer, 20 degrees is enough for a flower. In winter, the optimum temperature is 10-12 degrees Celsius.
- Watering and humidity. The corpse flower is very fond of moisture. Especially during the period of active growth, it is worthwhile to pour the plant abundantly. For the winter, it is worth stopping abundant watering.
- Fertilizer. Top dressing can be started as soon as the first shoots appear. For a cadaveric flower, the use of fertilizers containing phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen is recommended.
This exotic plant is quite unpretentious. At home, caring for him is very simple. The main rule of growing it is to create comfortable conditions for growth.
Rules for caring for amorphophallus during the rest period
Most species of snake palm have a dormant period. As a rule, the duration of this period is 3-6 cold months a year. It is possible to determine that the plant is preparing for the dormant period by the withering and drying out leaves. It is at this time that it is worth taking measures to prepare the flower for rest:
- Reduce watering.
- Limit feeding.
- Reduce the temperature balance.
- Create conditions for the root, conducive to its preservation.
- Trim dried leaves.
Before the beginning of the dormant period, it is worth examining the roots of the flower for the presence of daughter tubers. Towards the end of spring, the first leaves appear on the plant. The transition to the stage of active growth began.
Amorphophallus is a non-standard plant. Its main difference is its unusual smell and appearance. But with proper care in the summer, the flower will decorate a balcony, garden area or an open terrace.