Konjac
Amorphophallus konjacCultivated for the edible corm, which must be cooked before eating. The starch from the corm is used to make flour, jelly and noodles. A unique plant producing only one enormous bipinnate leaf a year, up to 1m tall and 2m across. The flower is produce... Read More
Other Names: Devils tongue, konyakku, elephant yam
$39.00
Specifications of Konjac
Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)
Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements Frequent Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years
Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost
Plant Width 1-2m
Growth Rate Fast
