Araceae Aroids - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more! Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:02:33 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:02:33 +0000 UBC Botanical Garden Forums https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/araceae.272/ Australian arums thrive...and stink! Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:31:48 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/australian-arums-thrive-and-stink.105459/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/australian-arums-thrive-and-stink.105459/ invalid@example.com (togata57) togata57 From little things glorious fetid things grow. Corpse flower blooms, once vanishingly rare, are becoming more commonplace in Australia.

“Australia has one of the highest flowering events in the world,” said Matt Coulter, senior horticulture curator at the Botanic Gardens of South Australia. The country was among the top three places for the number of corpse flowers blooming, he said, with plants coming to an age...

Australian arums thrive...and stink!]]> Anyone growing Anthurium cutucuense? Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:44:15 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/anyone-growing-anthurium-cutucuense.99076/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/anyone-growing-anthurium-cutucuense.99076/ invalid@example.com (bihai) bihai
Anyone growing Anthurium cutucuense?]]> 11 Philodendron saxicolum Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:24:37 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/philodendron-saxicolum.54345/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/philodendron-saxicolum.54345/ invalid@example.com (LariAnn) LariAnn
Philodendron saxicolum]]> 38 Amorphophallus gigas stem coloration Fri, 01 Nov 2024 02:29:36 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/amorphophallus-gigas-stem-coloration.104863/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/amorphophallus-gigas-stem-coloration.104863/ invalid@example.com (Jonathan M Sewell) Jonathan M Sewell
I have just finished 'potting up' an Amorphophallus gigas due to needing a new pot (of course) because of a second petiole having sprouted and formed. The thing is the two petioles have very different colors and patterns so I thought I had another Amorphophallus type planted. Turns out the two drastically different petioles are coming from the same korum. I have never seen such a drastic difference in color and pattern in the same amorphophallus before. Pica are attached. Any...

Amorphophallus gigas stem coloration]]> Zamioculcas baby leaves? Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:40:13 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/zamioculcas-baby-leaves.88858/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/zamioculcas-baby-leaves.88858/ invalid@example.com (wcutler) wcutler Zamioculcas zamiifolia, has a wee new sprout, like a bonzai ZZ, and a couple of other sprouts with just two leaves so far. I've had it for three or four years, don't remember that it flowered. There's not much to this plant - all the leaves turned yellow last year (well, there were only four leaves); now it still has four leaves, two yellow and two new ones that look good. I'm just wondering if the new sprouts are what baby ZZs look like (photos I'm seeing of new plants...

Zamioculcas baby leaves?]]> 12 What is this on my peace lily root?? Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:30:26 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/what-is-this-on-my-peace-lily-root.104175/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/what-is-this-on-my-peace-lily-root.104175/ invalid@example.com (Veritree) Veritree When I looked at the root I actually jumped because I thought it was some huge weird bug. To me it almost looked and felt like some fossilized chunk of a huge caterpillar. It is connected to the root. Someone on reddit said it may produce a new flower.. which I don't fully understand. I've been watching videos on planting and peace lily's all...

What is this on my peace lily root??]]> 1 What Philodendron, very small tiny leaves Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:34:35 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/what-philodendron-very-small-tiny-leaves.104005/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/what-philodendron-very-small-tiny-leaves.104005/ invalid@example.com (Herus schafron Agro) Herus schafron Agro
What Philodendron, very small tiny leaves]]> New research roots out solution to keeping houseplants healthy Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:11:00 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/new-research-roots-out-solution-to-keeping-houseplants-healthy.103174/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/new-research-roots-out-solution-to-keeping-houseplants-healthy.103174/ invalid@example.com (Junglekeeper) Junglekeeper New research roots out solution to keeping houseplants healthy​
The research was carried out on "Anthurium andreanum also known as Flamingo...

New research roots out solution to keeping houseplants healthy]]> Made in a lab, this rare plant is making quite the impression Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:12:28 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/made-in-a-lab-this-rare-plant-is-making-quite-the-impression.103118/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/made-in-a-lab-this-rare-plant-is-making-quite-the-impression.103118/ invalid@example.com (Junglekeeper) Junglekeeper Made in a lab, this rare plant is making quite the impression​
]]> Monstera Albo question Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:16:54 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/monstera-albo-question.102039/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/monstera-albo-question.102039/ invalid@example.com (MtGardener) MtGardener Thanks in advance for any advice!]]> 2 help identifying anthurium Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:18:32 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/help-identifying-anthurium.102867/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/help-identifying-anthurium.102867/ invalid@example.com (esteban razmilic) esteban razmilic View attachment 236318 ...

help identifying anthurium]]> 4 Alluring anthurium. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:32:13 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/alluring-anthurium.102852/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/alluring-anthurium.102852/ invalid@example.com (togata57) togata57
Houseplant of the week: strap leaf anthurium

[Leaves] can reach up to 100cm in length
Sweet!]]> Tree philodendron Weird damage to leaves Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:55:19 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/tree-philodendron-weird-damage-to-leaves.102693/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/tree-philodendron-weird-damage-to-leaves.102693/ invalid@example.com (Ev Jones) Ev Jones
Tree philodendron Weird damage to leaves]]> 3 No new growth in propagated Rhaphidophora tetrasperma. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 03:58:40 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/no-new-growth-in-propagated-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma.102567/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/no-new-growth-in-propagated-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma.102567/ invalid@example.com (SandyB) SandyB I bought these 2 cuttings of Rhaphidophora tetrasperma about 4 months ago . The seller had them in this small pot. In the first couple weeks, the leaf tips turned a bit crunchy. I thought it was because of too much sun and moved it so that it is next to a very happy Anthurium- decent amount of indirect sunlight . The leaves have stabilized,but neither of the leaves have grown at all. Both of them are well rooted when I try to tug at them.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to...

No new growth in propagated Rhaphidophora tetrasperma.]]> 2 Propagated Rhaphidophora tetrasperma not producing new leaves Wed, 13 Jul 2022 03:57:54 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/propagated-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma-not-producing-new-leaves.99730/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/propagated-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma-not-producing-new-leaves.99730/ invalid@example.com (Minoo) Minoo 7 Dieffenbachia inflorescence. Sun, 10 Jul 2022 23:21:34 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/dieffenbachia-inflorescence.102557/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/dieffenbachia-inflorescence.102557/ invalid@example.com (togata57) togata57 Dieffenbachia has cheered me with an inflorescence---its first!
This plant is a cutting from my original (never-flowered) D., still extant after 20-some years.
I am gratified to cohabit with a happy aroid.
View attachment 234354]]> Need help on what type of plant Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:53:36 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/need-help-on-what-type-of-plant.102338/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/need-help-on-what-type-of-plant.102338/ invalid@example.com (Brittney Latorya Neblett) Brittney Latorya Neblett 1 Anthurium Inflo Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:13:56 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/anthurium-inflo.102465/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/anthurium-inflo.102465/ invalid@example.com (GinaGiselle) GinaGiselle
It is my first time attempting pollination on my A. Forgetii White Stripes and I am wondering if the change in color to the darker purple represents a success, if the inflorescence is dying off, or if it’s too soon to say. Thank you for any help. [​IMG]]]> 2 Insecticide for Elephant Ears Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:54:23 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/insecticide-for-elephant-ears.102442/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/insecticide-for-elephant-ears.102442/ invalid@example.com (LTBarras-Smith) LTBarras-Smith
Something is eating my elephant ears. What spray should I use to help with this issue?

Thank you for any help.]]> 4 What influences petiole-colour in Philodendron squamiferum? Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:19:14 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/what-influences-petiole-colour-in-philodendron-squamiferum.102398/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/what-influences-petiole-colour-in-philodendron-squamiferum.102398/ invalid@example.com (Wolfram1) Wolfram1
I have recently aquired 2 rooted cuttings from Philodendron squamiferum one was a little offshoot with a few small undifferenciated leaves, while the other was a 2-noded head-cutting of a larger plant with one large mature leaf.


what confused me was that the petiole of the mature leaf was almost completely green while the little offshoot had partially red petioles. They did not come from the same plant.

What i want to know is the following....

What influences petiole-colour in Philodendron squamiferum?]]> 3 Browning leaves Alocasia Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:50:15 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/browning-leaves-alocasia.102216/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/browning-leaves-alocasia.102216/ invalid@example.com (Karty Leggatt) Karty Leggatt 1 Amorphophallus dunnii Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:12:08 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/amorphophallus-dunnii.102131/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/amorphophallus-dunnii.102131/ invalid@example.com (Daniel Testar) Daniel Testar View attachment 225460
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I’m new here so idk if the pics are working]]> Anchomanes difformis! Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:28:24 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/anchomanes-difformis.101483/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/anchomanes-difformis.101483/ invalid@example.com (bihai) bihai 4 Amorphophallus titanum set to bloom in Vancouver Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:34:43 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/amorphophallus-titanum-set-to-bloom-in-vancouver.93627/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/amorphophallus-titanum-set-to-bloom-in-vancouver.93627/ invalid@example.com (Daniel Mosquin) Daniel Mosquin Bloedel Conservatory

Expect long lines, but it is something that truly doesn't happen that often...]]> 11 Anthurium seedlings Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:04:26 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/anthurium-seedlings.99812/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/anthurium-seedlings.99812/ invalid@example.com (bihai) bihai 5