Notes: Amorphophallus nepalense has enormous yellow-green spathes up to one and a half feet long and beautifully mottled stems. The bulb will go dormant by fall. Bring the pot inside to a cool, dry place. Begin watering when you see the spike of the tightly-furled stem poking out of the soil in spring.
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Himalayas
Asia and the Pacific - Indian Subcontinent
Native Habitat: High altitude forests. Loose leafy detritus in moist shady habitats.
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