Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
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H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
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Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
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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
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Konjac
Dancing Bulb
In German
Teufelszunge
Dancing Bulb
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Konjac
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
konjac
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Konjac
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is .
Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb
Care of Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and 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 Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.