Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
AMMI majus
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Konjac
बिशप निराना
In German
Teufelszunge
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
biznaga
In Greek
Konjac
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
konjac
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Konjac
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Apiales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Bishop's Weed
Care of Devil's Tongue and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.