CYRTOSPERMA JOHNSTONII
This is a herbaceous plant for filtered light conditions. Cyrtosperma johnstonii looks like a pre-historic type of Alocasia with prickly reddish stems and leaves. They can be grown in pots and can grow to about 4' - 5' on average. This plant loves water and can even be grown in ponds. Temperatures near freezing should be avoided. Really unusual aroid bog plant to add to your collection!
FAMILY :
Araceae
ORIGIN : Indonesia, Malaysia to the South Pacific Islands
TYPE/USES : bog plant
SIZE : 4' - 5' on average
GROWTH RATE : fast
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
: bright
filtered light
WATER REQUIREMENTS : keep moist
MIN. TEMP. : low 40's
FLOWER : intermittently