Care of Titan Arus

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  1. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I am looking for ANY care information on Titan Arus/Amorphophallus Titan. I
    have not been successful finding much on the internet. Would you or someone
    you know be able to steer me in the right direction.

    My questions involve fungicide use and any other care instructions. Thanks
    for any help.

    Rick
     
    Eric La Fountaine, Aug 10, 2005
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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    You have one, and you think it has a fungus problem?
     
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    Puddleton Active Member 10 Years

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    Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney have many titans and should be able to help your quest.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Botany Dept., U. of WA, Seattle, is closer (to Vancouver, if that's where you are). They had one flower this year, not the first time they have had one flower.
     
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    Puddleton Active Member 10 Years

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    For such a smelly flower, they certainly lure a crowd of spectators. Sydney Boanic Gardens raised $35,000 in extra revenue from people wishing to have a peek at the creature in bloom. Perhaps UBC could consider initiatives like this
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Latest one here was moved to Volunteer Park Conservatory so more people could see it.
     
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