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
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Limequat
In German
Teufelszunge
Limequat
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Limequat
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Limequat
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Limequat
In Polish
konjac
Limequat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Limequat
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Limequat Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Limequat are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Limequat
Care of Devil's Tongue and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.