This giant Indonesian species, closely related to A. gigas, is composed of a single green leaf atop a 10-12′ tall, beautifully speckled petiole of brown, green, and white. The 5′ tall inflorescence, composed of a purple spathe and giant white spadix, sits atop a 6-8′ tall spike…quite the Kodak moment. A. decus-silvae is one of the most stunning, but also one of the more difficult species to grow. It must be kept potted and slightly dry while dormant…for advanced gardeners only.
