Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
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
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, 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, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Vomiting
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
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, Seeds
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Konjac
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Teufelszunge
In French
Rocket Dame
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Konjac
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Rocket Dame
konjac
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Alismatales
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Genus
Hesperis
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Devil's Tongue season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Devil's Tongue
Care of Dame's Rocket and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.