Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Needs less 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Arjuna
In Hindi
Konjac
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Teufelszunge
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
konjac
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Alismatales
Myrtales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Arjuna Tree
Care of Devil's Tongue and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.