They're actually very heavy feeders!
In fact, it's hard to give too much, 2 years ago I ran one on 11-55-11...
Underpotted and over fertilized is always a combo that leads aroids to pup... Mine gained 3 pounds itself, but also pushed 50 something pups!
They are very hardy tho!
Tough to dish out more than they can handle really... Assuming the plant even crosses your mind once it's out of season... Amorphs really keep good for me, atleast the ones I've trying... All but the Titan just get thrown in boxes and stuffed where they fit... In a time when I've lost all my plants...I haven't lost a single amorph! They really don't thrive on neglect, last year I likely only increased my numbers by 10% thanks to neglect, as opposed to... Gosh what's the return on that... 1 plant turns into 55... 5500%? Hrm
You all really do go on about the smell tho... To me... It has a certain special... Bathroomy kind of smell....mmmm....
I think the blooms are awesome!
My family deals with it pretty well... But even hidden away in a back bedroom.... There's a lot of holding of breathe... Admittedly, mine included...
Just let it spike up and nip it out... It won't hurt it, likely to help it really, as producing that massive spike with no root to even so much as take a sip of water, it's really quite draining! My big ones use up 40% or more of their weight on blooming, and look quite deflated... I'd love to see it in time lapse!
I think for most folks, konjac is a great way to start, peaonifolius is just as good, and basically just as easy...gets a lot bigger too.
There's many small one will the same care too, it can be an addicting world of plants if they strike you...
I'm pretty excited to be trying out some new types of konjac, last year I traded for the 2 main named subspecies, nightstick, Leo's song as well as beige stem, they were so tiny but manage to more than double in size last year, they're close to...ahem... Hulled walnut size...lol
They'll be off and away after this season tho!
They usually double or triple in size on a good year, and pup, they usually bloom pretty small really, but it can be hard to judge when, I'd wager 2 pounds, but if they didn't, and grew well, then it would be 4-6 pounds the next year... That's gunna bloom for sure! Bigger the bulb, bigger the bloom!
Sadly I've lost my pics... I love showin em off... 8' tall stalks and spikes aren't even huge! They can really get impressive!
Titans are really handful tho, unless you have a greenhouse with stable temps and the right environment, I wouldn't recommend them... It's not the size, but the unpredictable seasons!
One year...no worries, next year it's got a 5' spike on Xmas day with no signs of slowing and no place to go...
Kind of like those nuts you hear about that have a croc in the tub...
"He was so small and cute when I got him!"
Almost time to toss him outside!
I can't wait! I'm guessing the shock will make him go dormant... Ha!
My plan is... Grow this summer, dormant for fall and winter, and spike for next spring... Wonder what his plans are?
