Amorphophallus paeoniifolius PDN 22 Araucaria is truly one of the

is truly one of the most fragrant wonders of the horticultural world

with darker vein and a white ring near the pouch opening

The flowers are very similar to its well-known

The European Gladiolus 'Cruentus'

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius PDN 22 Araucaria is truly one of the(PES 976A) This collection of the lovely and talented Amorphophallus paeonifolius comes from Petra Schmidt's 2003 expedition to Thailand. This offering is seed grown from a giant seed head found at 439' elevation in Phetchabun Province. The bumpy petioles are green with large silver blotches morphing to dark purple toward the base. These plants have shown exceptional vigor, but we still expect about 5 years before they are large enough to flower. At