Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Teufelszunge
choy sum
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
choy sum
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
choy sum
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
choy sum
In Polish
konjac
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Capparales
Family
Araceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Choy Sum
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Choy Sum Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Choy Sum are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Choy Sum
Care of Devil's Tongue and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.