Sauromatum venosum syn. Typhonium venosum
Voodoo Lily
Sauromatum venosum is winter dormant and grows from an underground tuber. Growth starts in the spring. If the tuber is sufficiently large it will flower before putting out any leaves or roots. The tall spadix can be 30cm long, and the dramatically coloured spathe folds back to reveal a striking pattern of red and yellow. As a method of attracting pollinating flies, the spadix emits a nauseating smell of decaying meat and dung.
Contributed by @helmside
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and rich
Common name
Voodoo Lily
Latin name
Sauromatum venosum syn. Typhonium venosum
type
Bulb
family
Araceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and rich
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.40 M
1.20 M
Sauromatum venosum syn. Typhonium venosum
Sauromatum venosum is winter dormant and grows from an underground tuber. Growth starts in the spring. If the tuber is sufficiently large it will flower before putting out any leaves or roots. The tall spadix can be 30cm long, and the dramatically coloured spathe folds back to reveal a striking pattern of red and yellow. As a method of attracting pollinating flies, the spadix emits a nauseating smell of decaying meat and dung.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Sauromatum venosum is easy to grow either in pots or planted directly in the ground. Although I have never found this species to be fussy with regards to soil type, aim for a rich growing medium and ensure that drainage is reasonably good. If planting out, plant in full sun. Well-drained but moist humus-rich soil. Keep it well mulched.
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