{"product_id":"djaevletunge-amorphophallus-henryi-plante","title":"Devil's tongue (Amorphophallus henryi)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus henryi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Devil's tongue, amorphophallus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henry's Amorphophallus, Voodoo lily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"c0f97218-73d4-480f-8cc1-a84a9430036c\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus henryi\u003c\/em\u003e is an exciting and relatively rarely cultivated species in the aroid family (Araceae). The species originates from China, where it grows in warm, humid forest areas with seasonal rainfall. Like many other Amorphophallus species, it is known for its fascinating growth cycle and its distinctive flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance and growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops an underground tuber from which a single, decorative leaf on a marbled stem is formed during the growing season. The leaf is finely divided, giving the plant an almost tropical, palm-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the tuber is large enough, the plant produces a dramatic inflorescence with a dark purple to brownish spathe and an upright spadix. As with many other species in the genus, the flower emits a strong odor during the flowering period to attract pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus henryi\u003c\/em\u003e generally remains more compact than species such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/titan-arum-amorphophallus-titanum-plante\" title=\"Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum)\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus titanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/elefantyams-amorphophallus-paeoniifolius-plante\" title=\"Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius)\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorphophallus paeoniifolius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, making it more manageable in standard collections and greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDifference from other Amorphophallus species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the very large and robust species, \u003cem\u003eA. henryi\u003c\/em\u003e has a more elegant and slender growth form. It is particularly valued among collectors for its fine leaf structures and its relatively compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Thrives best in partial shade or bright, indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Prefers warm temperatures between 20–30 °C and cannot tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Humus-rich, well-drained soil with good moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizer: Fertilize regularly with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-tropisk-500-ml\" title=\"Organic fertilizer for tropical plants\"\u003egood organic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e during the growing season to support the growth of the tuber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOverwintering: When the leaf dies back, the tuber should be stored in a dry and dark place at approx. 10–15 °C until the next growth period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike many other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/eksotiske-planter-amorphophallus\"\u003eAmorphophallus species\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA. henryi\u003c\/em\u003e has a distinct dormant period where the plant withdraws energy back into the tuber. This is a natural part of the plant's life cycle and not a sign of poor health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The images are intended as examples of the plant and do not necessarily represent the exact plant being purchased.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Plants \/ Small","offer_id":66002330779916,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plants \/ Between","offer_id":66002330812684,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plants \/ Large","offer_id":66002330845452,"sku":null,"price":81.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tubers \/ Small","offer_id":66002330878220,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tubers \/ Between","offer_id":66002330910988,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tubers \/ Large","offer_id":66002330943756,"sku":null,"price":81.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Amorphophallus_henryi_flower.jpg?v=1779789541","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-lu\/products\/djaevletunge-amorphophallus-henryi-plante","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}