The mammoth leaf (bot. Gunnera) from Brazil is not unjustly named. Within a few weeks, an impressive plant of considerable size grows from the overwintered root. In autumn the above-ground green disappears again.
How big does a mammoth leaf get when it grows?
The mammoth leaf can reach impressive dimensions within a few weeks, with a leaf diameter of up to 2 meters, stem length up to 2.5 meters, flower spads up to 1.2 meters and a plant height and diameter of up to 3 respectively.4 meters. Remember the enormous space required when planting.
How big does a mammoth leaf get?
When planting, you should take into account the enormous space requirements of this perennial. It can be three meters wide and high. In autumn the green disappears and only the root ball overwinters. Interestingly, the flowers are rather inconspicuous and the fruits are very small. If you cultivate the mammoth leaf in a bucket, it will not be quite as big as it would be outdoors.
The most important things in brief:
- Sheet diameter: up to 2 m
- Stem length: up to 2.5 m
- Flower bulbs up to 1.2 m
- Plant height: up to 3 m
- Plant diameter: up to 4 m
Tip
Be sure to give your mammoth leaf enough space so that it looks good and feels comfortable.
