Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
South America
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, 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
Aphids, Birds
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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Aesthetic Uses
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
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Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Bromeliad
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Konjac
Bromeliad
In German
Teufelszunge
Bromeliad
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Bromeliad
In Greek
Konjac
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Bromeliad
In Polish
konjac
Bromeliad
In Latin
Konjac
Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Bromeliales
Family
Araceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Aechmea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad
Care of Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.