Amorphophallus (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius)
Amorphophallus is mainly grown as a rainfed crop. During periods of late receipt of monsoon, a light irrigation is given during early stages of crop. Crop is susceptible to water stagnation. Mulching immediately after planting is the most important operation in amorphophallus. It not only conserves soil moisture and regulates soil temperature, but also suppresses weed growth. A plant usually produces a single stem. In case of more numbers, it is advisable to remove it retaining only one healthy one.