Elephant Foot Yam
NameElephant Foot Yam
Species NameAmorphophallus paeoniifolius
Common NameElephant Foot Yam
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typeground
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick stalk, no woody trunk
Foliage TypeNot visible in image
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesLarge, distinctive inflorescence with a strong, unpleasant odor; thermogenic properties; unique life cycle with separate flowering and foliage phases.
Description
This specimen is an Elephant Foot Yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) in full bloom, displaying its characteristic large, dark purple inflorescence. The plant exhibits a strong, upright growth habit for its flower stalk, which is the primary visible feature. It is a herbaceous plant growing directly from the ground, not a woody bonsai specimen.
