Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Konjac
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Teufelszunge
Yambohne
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Konjac
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
konjac
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Konjac
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Alismatales
Fabales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Devil's Tongue and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Jicama. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Devil's Tongue does not have fragrant flowers. Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems and Jicama has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devil's Tongue and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Jicama
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Jicama Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Jicama are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Jicama
Care of Devil's Tongue and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.