Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
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
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Konjac
Lemon Thyme
In German
Teufelszunge
Zitronenthymian
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
citron Thyme
In Greek
Konjac
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
limão Tomilho
In Polish
konjac
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Konjac
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme
Care of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.