Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
-
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
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
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Bark
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Konjac
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Teufelszunge
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Konjac
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
konjac
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Konjac
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Devil's Tongue and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Devil's Tongue and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.