Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
AGAVE americana
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Konjac
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Teufelszunge
amerikanische Agave
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Agave americana
In Greek
Konjac
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Agave americana
In Polish
konjac
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Konjac
American Agave
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Agave
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and American Agave
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Agave season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and American Agave Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and American Agave are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Devil's Tongue and American Agave
Care of Devil's Tongue and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.