Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Russia
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Konjac
Blackwort
In German
Teufelszunge
Blackwort
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Blackwort
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Blackwort
In Greek
Konjac
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Blackwort
In Polish
konjac
Blackwort
In Latin
Konjac
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Family
Araceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Comfrey Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey
Care of Devil's Tongue and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.