Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Myrtus communis
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
-
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Common Myrtle
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Konjac
In German
Myrte
Teufelszunge
In French
Myrtus communis
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Konjac
In Portuguese
murta comum
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
konjac
In Latin
myrto Common
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Alismatales
Genus
Myrtus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Devil's Tongue season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Devil's Tongue
Care of Common Myrtle and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.