Troubleshooting
Typhonium venosum problems — and how to fix them
Typhonium venosum (Typhonium venosum) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Foul carrion odour
The open spathe smells of rotting meat for a day or two to lure flies; this is normal — ventilate the room or move the pot outside while it blooms.
Tuber rot
Cold, wet soil during dormancy rots the tuber; store it nearly dry and use a gritty, free-draining mix when potting.
No flower
Small or immature tubers skip flowering; grow on for a season or two and feed the leaf well to build a tuber large enough to bloom.
Leaf scorch
Direct sun browns the single large leaf; provide bright but filtered light during the growing season.
Prevent typhonium venosum problems before they start
Most typhonium venosum issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for typhonium venosum in general rather than its problems? Read the full typhonium venosum care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Typhonium venosum problems — FAQ
Why is my typhonium venosum foul carrion odour?
The open spathe smells of rotting meat for a day or two to lure flies; this is normal — ventilate the room or move the pot outside while it blooms.
Why is my typhonium venosum tuber rot?
Cold, wet soil during dormancy rots the tuber; store it nearly dry and use a gritty, free-draining mix when potting.
Why is my typhonium venosum no flower?
Small or immature tubers skip flowering; grow on for a season or two and feed the leaf well to build a tuber large enough to bloom.
Why is my typhonium venosum leaf scorch?
Direct sun browns the single large leaf; provide bright but filtered light during the growing season.