This species has been in cultivation in Australia for many years . This tuber came from a nursery not far from Brisbane , and I know a few people who are growing it . It has nice fine foliage so I think it would take full sun . After this flowering I may try it planted out . It has died down early for me a few times , usually during the wet season , so it may not like the heavy rains .
The peduncle [ stalk that holds up the flower ] is a very different colour to the lamina [ the stem that holds up the leaf ] . On the left here you see the deep brown peduncle , with just the faintest flecking of pale green . And above is the petiole , the reverse , with heavier spotting . Also the petiole can be hirsute [ hairy ] when young , very strange .
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Do you happen to have any seeds of A.galbara Mike ?
Hi Michael,
just for your info, a seller is pirating your image of Amrphophallus maximus on Ebay Australia. A bit of photoshopping involved, but it is certainly your pic. Item 150813685271.
Anyhoo, thought you'd like to know, you can report the the use of copyright pics and have the page shut down. This seller is at it all the time! Ciao and good growing. Steve
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