Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
silky cornel
In Hindi
Konjac
Kinnikinnick
In German
Teufelszunge
Kinnikinnick
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
Konjac
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
konjac
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Konjac
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cornales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Kinnikinnick
Care of Devil's Tongue and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.