Comments on: Voodoo Lily aka corpse lily ( Amorphophallus konjac )

By: ljmacphee

ljmacphee — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:14:43 +0000

I would save it until spring. Just put it some where dry, dark and cool.

I don’t know if this plant is toxic. It seems everything that grows here in Houston is toxic or has thorns or both.

I know the powder is used in herbal supplements for humans, but what is safe for a dog or human isn’t always true in reverse. Your vet should know.

Loki — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:02:09 +0000

couple more questions, are they poisonous to animals? i have a bunch or pets and i dont want them to get sick should they ever consume it.

also can i start growing them inside right now or do i just wait for spring?
I live in S.w. fl and the weathers a bit sparatic.

ljmacphee — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:30:01 +0000

Any of those is fine, they are not picky about the soil like some plants.

Anything well drained is fine.

I’d mix some compost and potting soil together myself.

Loki — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:32:26 +0000

another thing; do Konjacs need rich (i’m making a compost) or normal miracle grow potting soil? what about loam? sandy or clay?