Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Babylon
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Needle like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Konjac
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Teufelszunge
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Konjac
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
konjac
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Alismatales
Family
Salicaceae
Araceae
Genus
Salix
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Saliceae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Devil's Tongue
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Willow 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.