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Amorphophallus salmoneus

A tuberous Amorphophallus endemic to the Philippines, known from very few records; the one usable record lies in the Calamian–northern Palawan area. Like its relatives it produces one leaf a season and goes dormant in the dry season, and it needs constant tropical warmth.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Philippine Amorphophallus usually grow on the forest floor or in secondary forest and thickets, often on limestone, in shade or partial shade. This is inferred from the genus.

No elevations recorded; the record site is lowland near the coast.

Philippines

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.