Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Beans
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Basketary, Edible seed
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
COTYLEDON
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Teufelszunge
Cotyledon
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Cotyledon
In Greek
Konjac
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Cotyledon
In Latin
Konjac
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Family
Araceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon
Care of Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.