{"product_id":"elefantyams-amorphophallus-paeoniifolius-plante","title":"Elephant foot yams (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus paeoniifolius\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant yam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant foot yam, whitespot giant arum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"c0f97218-73d4-480f-8cc1-a84a9430036c\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"332\" data-start=\"191\"\u003eWe have finally succeeded in getting seeds of this rare \u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus\u003c\/em\u003e species to germinate – an exciting opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"334\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus paeoniifolius\u003c\/em\u003e, better known as elephant foot yam, is a widespread crop cultivated throughout large parts of Asia. It is grown especially for its large, round tubers, which are an important food source in many Asian cuisines. The tubers are often boiled, mashed, or deep-fried and are included in countless dishes in both Southeast Asia and India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"659\"\u003eDue to its widespread use as a cultivated crop, it is not entirely certain where the species originally originates from, but new DNA studies suggest that the elephant foot yam originated from the southeastern islands of Asia, from where it has spread westward through human cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"926\"\u003eAppearance and growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1352\" data-start=\"954\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus paeoniifolius\u003c\/em\u003e forms large, round tubers that can reach impressive sizes. From the tuber shoots a strong stalk with a large, umbrella-shaped leaf, which resembles a giant version of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/amorphophallus-konjac?\" title=\"Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus konjac) | plant\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus konjac\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. When the plant is mature, it develops a peculiar, large, and purple inflorescence, which is a spectacular sight – and which emits a characteristic scent\/odor to attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003eElephant foot yam is primarily known as an important food plant, but it is also grown as an ornamental plant for its dramatic flowering and decorative growth. In Asia, it is considered a nutritious root vegetable and is used in both daily cooking and festive meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003eCultivation and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers partial shade to indirect sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in warm, tropical temperatures (20–35 °C) and does not tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1795\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, humus-rich \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/aroid-jord-5-l\" title=\"Aroid soil (5 L)\"\u003earoid soil\u003c\/a\u003e with good nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1850\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since the plant is fast-growing and the tuber becomes large, it should be fertilized well throughout the growing season with a balanced, nutrient-rich fertilizer like our \u003ca title=\"Organic fertilizer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-450-ml?\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"2080\"\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the leaf withers, the tuber can be dug up and stored dry and dark at approx. 10–15 °C. When the tuber again shows signs of life, it is replanted in new soil. Plant relatively deep. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2420\" data-start=\"2191\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus paeoniifolius\u003c\/em\u003e is both a useful and spectacular species for collectors who want a rare and exciting \u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus\u003c\/em\u003e in their collection – and one that also holds a long tradition as an important crop in large parts of Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pictures are meant as examples of the plant and do not necessarily represent the exact plant being purchased.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Tubers (2-3 cm)","offer_id":54771196264716,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Seedling (approx. 10 cm)","offer_id":54397553967372,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Amorphophallus_paeoniifolius_3.jpg?v=1753213514","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/elefantyams-amorphophallus-paeoniifolius-plante","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}