plant in the world! I bought 3 bulbs at a local garden show a few weeks ago.
Couldn't remember what they were called. Popped them in a pot, and out shot
these very narrow spikes. When one got to about 30 cm tall, the outer layer
of the 'spike' peeled back. Inside was dark green with bright orange spots.
Very nice.

However, the smell it produce is outrageous .. especially as they are in my
conservatory which is stuffed full of plants right now and gets extremely
hot and humid during the day. Even the cats don't go in there any more
because of the smell!

And so far, only one has 'peeled' so I've got the other 2 to exhibit
themselves!

- h