This is my Amorphophallus titanum in mid-June. It rested aroung a month, a little more I guess, and slowly started into growth.
The little 'nubbin' is just showing after I removed the dead stalk.
Little Titan re-emerges.
July 15th.
July 24th.
August 1.
Aug. 5
Aug. 10.
Mine is about July 15th, sigh... maybe by Sept I'll have leaves..
Viv
Now how long does it take it before it will bloom?
The bulb can bloom at nine years old, weighing about 65-70 pounds. When it blooms will depend on how large and healthy the bulb is, not just the age. I hope mine doesn't lose weight since I don't have a grrenhouse to provide the high humidity and heat it needs to flourish. I may have to find it a better home if it is smaller when I check it next year.
Robert.
Robert! How exciting!
Boy that is one big bulb. I would love to see the plant first hand.
I just love how they emerge.. a nub and then kinda creepy looking, then the leaves start uncurling.. so cool. Thanks for the photo segment of the growth Robert, I love the amorphs, and your young titan looks great.
And August 18.
Pretty much fully-opened leaf.
Edited to add: Not fully-opened by a long-shot. The canopy is now 36" across and is 29" above the soil line.
This message was edited May 2, 2007 10:09 PM
thats so cool, I hope mine do something before frost...
Viv
Hope so, Viv. Post some pix later, if you can.
Good luck!
Robert.
Theres not much to see... little brown nubs... LOL
Viv
Ooh, those look like fairly large plants coming! How long have you had them?
Robert.
vizz-
These guys will grow on you .. they will be big .. you will be surprised .. they should be up before frost .. but you may need to find a window indoors for them for winter..
If the worse happens .. Il have some bulbs I can send you
Chris
Robert I've had them about three weeks.. I got them from Chris, I'm following his instructions, cuz I dont know ---- about them. All I do is dig in dirt, put in bulb, and cover with dirt and wait. But I'm watching them, and they will be protected if need be.. I have a good window for em'. They seem to have a different growing time than the one I sent you Chris. Those bloom and grow, almost have the leaves before the bloom is gone. I'm sure different spiecies have different habits.. but I know I like them already... thanks for the incourgement..
Viv
the bulb you sent me was awesome and healthy ... It will do well.
hehe I have other Aroids I could send you if you might have any others hanging around you want to get rid of :)
With the warm weather they say we will get on the news your bulbs should really shoot up.
Chris
Dont have anymore right now. But if I get babies I'll let ya know.
Viv
Viv~
I thought yours were A. titanum also.....what are they?
Robert.
The ones I have now are amorphophallus konjac that I got from Chris. I relized yesterday that mine was different.
Viv
Viv~
I have some of those too. They are ground hardy here but because of not having selected and prepared a good site for mine, they're all potted too.
Robert.