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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 12, 2017
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    You will know the size of the bulb is roughly that size when it flowers, as it will not flower before this time. You may transplant at anytime that the soil remains above 60 degrees. They tend to be drought tolerant, so do your best to keep them from getting over-watered. You can always transplant them to pots, but they don't smell very pleasant, so I"ll leave that up to you! Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/voodoo-lily/voodoo-lily-information.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 25, 2018
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    You do not need to cut the flowering stalk off. This will be replaced by vegetative growth after a rest period. After it's short dormancy, it will shoot out vegetative growth, and then a flower again in late summer.

    This article will give you more information on this plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dragon-arum-lily/growing-dragon-arums.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 24, 2018
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 12, 2018
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    Flowers successfully pollinated by flies develop red berries. When these soften, press them 1 inch deep in propagating mix. Wear gloves as the fruit juice may stain or cause irritation. Grow for one year before potting plants individually. Seeds can also be sown directly into garden beds.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/voodoo-lily/voodoo-lily-information.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 24, 2018
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    I'm afraid that these plants are not quite suited for your area. They tend to do better in zones 8 and under. They will require the cooler temperatures of winter to flower properly.

    Now, that is not to say that you will never see a bloom. After several years at full maturity, they can start to flower regardless of conditions, but it will be much less often.

    You can try storing the tubers in the refrigerator during the hottest portions of the year, and replant them during the cooler portion. This can simulate a "winter" and help them to flower.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dragon-arum-lily/growing-dragon-arums.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 15, 2018
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    Place the roots in dry peat moss or vermiculite in a sturdy cardboard box. The peat moss will slow the loss of moisture from the roots and keep them from shriveling. Store the box at about 45 degrees F. (never below freezing) in a garage, crawl space, or basement. Warmer temperatures allow the roots to sprout in midwinter, and you don't want that to happen.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 23, 2018
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    It seems that the reason there aren't many results is that they are using a less known term for the flower. Dracunculus vulgaris it its scientific name. There are many forms and colors, and most online places carry the seeds bulbs, and live plants. They can also be located using the term "Voodoo Lily". Be aware that all plants in the arum family are very smelly. All of them carry a smell of rotting meat, or flesh as they bloom.

    Here is an article for their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/voodoo-lily/voodoo-lily-information.htm

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