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Voodoo Lily in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

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

 
plant Features
  • Voodoo Lily likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Voodoo Lily likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Voodoo Lily is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Voodoo Lily likes moist and rich

    Moist and rich

 
plant information

Common name

Voodoo Lily

Latin name

Sauromatum venosum syn. Typhonium venosum

type

Bulb

family

Araceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Voodoo Lily likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Voodoo Lily is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Voodoo Lily likes moist and rich

    Moist and rich

  • Water

    Voodoo Lily likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Voodoo Lily is 0.40meters x 1.20meters 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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