Yunnan sees first blooming of giant voodoo lily in China

Native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia, the Amorphophallus gigas has stringent requirements for temperature, humidity, and soil conditions, making artificial cultivation highly challenging.

"I heard it only blooms once every 5 to 7 years, so I'm really lucky to catch it this time," said Cui Shumin, a tourist from Henan province, in an interview with the Mengla County Integrated Media Center.

The giant voodoo lily was introduced in October 2025 from another botanical garden as part of an ex-situ conservation effort. Its successful blooming provides direct observational records for the ex-situ conservation of tropical plants, according to the botanical garden.