Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Sword-like
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of 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, Alkaline
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used for making soaps
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, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
Konjac
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Teufelszunge
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Century Plant
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Planta de siglo
In Greek
Konjac
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Century Plant
In Polish
konjac
Century Plant
In Latin
Konjac
Century Plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Agave
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Century Plant
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Century Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Century Plant Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Century Plant are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Century Plant
Care of Devil's Tongue and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
