Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Konjac
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Teufelszunge
Kroton
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Croton
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Croton Planta
In Greek
Konjac
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
cróton
In Polish
konjac
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Konjac
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Malpighiales
Family
Araceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Croton
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Croton
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Croton season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Croton Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Croton are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Devil's Tongue and Croton
Care of Devil's Tongue and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.