Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
Konjac
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Teufelszunge
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
Konjac
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
konjac
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
Konjac
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Malus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonathan Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Jonathan Apple
Care of Devil's Tongue and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.