Also known as Voodoo Lily · 42 gardener saves
Amorphophallus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Amorphophallus, the genus most gardeners know as voodoo lily. We track 60 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Amorphophallus varieties
Of 60 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedKonjac Voodoo Lily
Amorphophallus konjac
#2 most savedKorat Amorphophallus
Amorphophallus koratensis 'Green Stem Form'
#3 most savedYulo Amorphophallus
Amorphophallus yuloensis 'PDN 1'
Blue Form Amorphophallus
Amorphophallus albispathus 'Blue Form'
Koratensis Amorphophallus
Amorphophallus koratensis 'Dark Stem Form'
White Spathe Voodoo Lily
Amorphophallus albispathus 'PDN 08'
Hewitt's Amorphophallus
Amorphophallus hewittii
Slender Spadix Amorphophallus
Amorphophallus tenuispadix
Voodoo Lily
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Red Sox'
Amorphophallus decus-silvae
Amorphophallus decus-silvae
Amorphophallus prainii
Amorphophallus prainii
Napalensis Amorphophallus
Amorphophallus napalensis
Browse all 60 Amorphophallus varieties →
How to grow Amorphophallus
What the Amorphophallus varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 40 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Amorphophallus year
- FertilizeMay–August100% of varieties
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season.
- PlantApril and May98% of varieties
Plant corms after the last expected frost when soil temperatures warm.
- Lift & StoreSeptember and October95% of varieties
Lift corms after foliage dies back; store dry in a cool, dark place (40-50°F).
Do
- Mulch to conserve moisture
- Provide partial shade in hot climates
- Water consistently during active growth 🌱
- Apply balanced fertilizer monthly
- Water consistently during growing season 🌱
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent rot ❌
- Avoid overwatering in winter ❌
- Overwater to prevent rot ❌
- Do not expose to full sun in hot climates
What goes wrong with Amorphophallus
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Mealybugs | White cottony patches on leaves | Apply neem oil or insecticidal soap |
| Aphids | Distorted new growth and sticky residue | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Root rot | Wilting and blackened roots | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing and speckled leaves | Use horticultural oil or insecticidal soap |
| Root rot | Wilting and blackened roots | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Fungal leaf spot | Spots on leaves | Apply fungicide and remove affected leaves |
| Corm rot | Soft, rotting corms with foul smell | Use well-draining soil and avoid overwatering |
Making more Amorphophallus
Corm division
- Dig up dormant corms in early spring.
- Separate offsets with a sharp knife, ensuring each has roots.
- Plant divisions 4 inches deep in prepared soil.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Allow 6 weeks for new growth to establish.
Tuber division
- Dig up the tuber after dormancy ends.
- Cut into sections with at least one eye each.
- Let cuts callus for 2 days.
- Plant sections in pots or soil in spring.
- Water lightly for 4-6 weeks to establish.
Amorphophallus questions
How many types of Amorphophallus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 60 distinct Amorphophallus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 42 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Amorphophallus grow in?
Across its varieties, Amorphophallus covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Amorphophallus bloom?
Most Amorphophallus varieties bloom in late spring, early spring, spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Amorphophallus should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Amorphophallus shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Amorphophallus in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
