Amorphophallus hewittii (Borneo Titan Aroid)
Amorphophallus hewittii (Borneo Titan Aroid)
300 (400)cm, Borneo Titan Aroid makes the second largest flower of all Titan aroids and is native of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. A rare tropical, almost evergreen species with a very tall, almost tree-like, white spotted, fresh green stem and a broad, dark green, umbrella-like single leaf. The flower is composed of a large spathe (out pseudo petal), green outside and reddish inside, and a rose spadix (inner club) up to 150cm in height ! Adult specimens may develop a flower every 3 years and may flower the first time after five of sowing. For a partially shaded spot and not below 25°C throughout the year, with a high air humidity and good air circulation. For any humus rich and very well drained soil. Reduce watering to a minimum when the old leaf starts to yellow. Sow seeds on receipt horizontally some 1cm deep in a well drained, only slightly moist soil at some 25°C to 30°C in a sunny spot. A demanding species for the connoisseur !
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