Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
California
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Awl-Shaped
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
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
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Requires large amount of water
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Konjac
Giant Sequoia
In German
Teufelszunge
Giant Sequoia
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Konjac
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
konjac
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Konjac
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Alismatales
Pinales
Family
Araceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Sequoioideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Giant Sequoia
Care of Devil's Tongue and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.