Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblovate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Konjac
Hydrangea
In German
Teufelszunge
Hortensie
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Hortensia
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Hortênsia
In Polish
konjac
Hortensja
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Amorphophallus
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Centipede Grass
Care of Devil's Tongue and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.