Unique, exotic Sauromatum venosum bulbs voodoo lily various size one plant

Sauromatum venosum Voodoo lily bulbs/plants shipping now. Currently I am shipping bulbs. Larger bulbs will be available in Oct.

Zones: 7 to 10, at least
Dormancy: Winter, Fall
Height: 24-36" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Shade

The Voodoo lily (Sauromatum venosum) is an interesting plant native to tropical regions, including parts of Africa and Asia. It is known for its unique leaf and flower appearance, and offers a unique accent and texture to the shade garden.

This plant will grow well in a location with dappled sun and moist, well-draining soils in Zones 7-10. Good drainage is especially important in the winter, as cool, wet soils can encourage rot. This plant can also be grown in a container if the corms are removed and stored in a cool, dry location indoors over the winter. Will reproduce readily from offshoots. You may dig the bulb up in the fall, and leave them in a cool dry place (42-50F), bare bulb, and wait for it to bloom in early spring if the bulb is at least 3" in diameter. They send up an amazing 12-24" tall inflorescence from just that bare bulb. You may notice the unpleasant odor produced by the flowers, which typically lasts one or two days. After that, you may cut off the bloom and leave it in a dry area to preserve each bloom as a unique dry flower (see the 3rd picture).

Plant care
Once the flower has faded, watch for the emerging roots growing from the bulb, and you may pot it up or plant it in the ground in warm areas. It is often better to start the tubers indoors and move them outside once nighttime temperatures remain above 55ºF. The plant grows well in a location with dappled sun and moist, well-draining soils in Zones 7-10. Good drainage is especially important in the winter, as cool, wet soils can encourage rot. This plant can also be grown in a container. No serious insect pests or diseases reported. Poorly drained soil can lead to overall decline.

Ideal lighting
This exotic plant prefers partial shade or some filtered light. The voodoo lily does not enjoy direct sunlight as it can burn the foliage. You can place it on a window sill on the north or east side when grown inside. With some lace curtains, those delicate leaves will be protected.

Watering
The most crucial part is watering as they prefer wet conditions in the summer and dry in winter. You can water them well in summer, but make sure the water drains freely from the container. The rule of thumb is to allow the ground to dry between watering. You can stop the watering in late summer to early fall before you dig them up to watch for flowering.

Temperature and overwintering
This plant prefers warm temperatures between 60°F and more but cannot grow in gardens where frost is present. So, you will need to dig up the bulb and bring it indoor for overwintering, and then watch it bloom in early spring when the bulb is big enough (at least 3 inches in diameter). During the winter rest period the tuber can remain in its pot in the dry growing medium or can be removed from the growing medium and stored in peat moss. It is often recommended to wait until spring to separate any small new tubers from the parent. In any case, the tubers should be kept on the dry side so they won’t rot, in fairly warm conditions (42-50F).

Note: Although I did my best to pack the plant, I cannot guarantee the safe delivery of the plant once it is out of my hand. Please make sure to track the delivery and receive the plant on time. Once delivered, it is the customer's responsibility to help them thrive. If the plant arrives damaged, please immediately contact me and send me pictures to show the damage, so that we may work out a way for you.
Note: Although I did my best to pack the plant, I cannot guarantee the safe delivery of the plant once it is out of my hand. Please make sure to track the delivery and receive the plant on time. Once delivered, it is the customer's responsibility to help them thrive. If the plant arrives damaged, please immediately contact me and send me pictures to show the damage, so that we may work out a way for you. Breaking a few leaves or even branches during transition won't affect the plant much and it will recover very soon.

Note: Although I did my best to pack the plant, I cannot guarantee the safe delivery of the plant once it is out of my hand. Please make sure to track the delivery and receive the plant on time. Once delivered, it is the customer's responsibility to help them thrive. If the plant arrives damaged, please immediately contact me and send me pictures to show the damage, so that we may work out a way for you.