Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Crested Iris
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Konjac
In German
Crested Iris
Teufelszunge
In French
Crested Iris
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Crested Iris
Konjac
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
konjac
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Konjac
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Genus
Iris
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Crested Iris and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Devil's Tongue season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Crested Iris and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Devil's Tongue
Care of Crested Iris and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris 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.