{"product_id":"titan-arum-amorphophallus-titanum-plante","title":"Corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) | plant","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEXTREMELY RARE | WORLD'S LARGEST FLOWER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus titanum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kæmpebæg, titanarum, titan arum, corpse flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titan arum, corpse flower\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-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c0f97218-73d4-480f-8cc1-a84a9430036c\" dir=\"auto\" 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\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\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=\"713\" data-start=\"317\"\u003eSuccess at last!!! A rarity in Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"317\"\u003eAmorphophallus titanum\u003c\/em\u003e is without a doubt the most famous of all \u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus\u003c\/em\u003e species – and one of the most spectacular plants in the world. It originates from the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia, and is known for producing the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world. It is rare and endangered in the wild, and in cultivation, it is a collector's item on par with the most sought-after exotic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"715\"\u003eAppearance and growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eThe corm is enormous and can weigh over 70 kg in the wild, making it one of the largest corms of any plant. From the corm grows either a single, gigantic leaf or an inflorescence in alternating cycles. The leaf can resemble a small tree with a mottled stalk and an umbrella-shaped crown that can reach several meters in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eThe inflorescence is legendary: a large, green outer spathe with a deep purple interior, surrounding a central, yellow to brown spadix. During flowering, the plant emits an intense odor of rotting meat, which attracts pollinators in the wild – hence the name \"corpse flower.\" Flowering is rare and can occur years apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus titanum\u003c\/em\u003e is not grown for edible purposes, but exclusively as an ornamental and collector's plant. It is famous for its size, its rarity, and its dramatic flowering, which often attracts thousands of visitors to botanical gardens worldwide. For private collectors, it is a highlight of any aroid collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1779\" data-start=\"1752\"\u003eCultivation and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or filtered light – it cannot tolerate harsh, direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1878\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires warmth (20–30 °C) and high humidity. Does not tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, humus-rich, moisture-retaining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. The soil should be slightly moist, never soaking wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A large corm requires a lot of nutrients – fertilize regularly during the growing season with a nutrient-rich \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-450-ml\" title=\"Økologisk gødning\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2386\" data-start=\"2229\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2229\"\u003eWintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the leaf dies back, the corm enters dormancy. Significantly reduce watering and keep the corm dry and warm until the next growth cycle begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2898\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus titanum\u003c\/em\u003e is not just a plant – it is a botanical icon. For the dedicated collector, it is the crown jewel: a rare, demanding, and truly unforgettable giant that inspires fascination and admiration, wherever it is grown.\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 images are intended 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":"Seedling (approx. 10 cm)","offer_id":54454854615308,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Amorphophallustitanum_1.jpg?v=1756793735","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/titan-arum-amorphophallus-titanum-plante","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}