Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
choy sum
Teufelszunge
In French
choy sum
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
choy sum
Amorphophallus konjac
In Portuguese
choy sum
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
choy sum
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Alismatales
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Genus
Brassica
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Choy Sum and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Choy Sum and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Devil's Tongue
Care of Choy Sum and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.