Devil's Tongue

Meadow Saffron

About Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron

Devil's Tongue

Meadow Saffron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm12.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Dry root rot, Pest Free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Whiteflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Poisonous to grazing animals

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety

anti rheumatic, cathartic

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Root

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron

In Hindi

Konjac

meadow saffron

In German

Teufelszunge

Herbstzeitlose

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Colchique d'automne

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Estado de conservación

In Greek

Konjac

meadow saffron

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Colchicum autumnale

In Polish

konjac

Colchicum autumnale

In Latin

Konjac

autumnale

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Liliales

Family

Araceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Colchicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

3090

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron

Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Devil's Tongue does not have fragrant flowers. Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron

Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.

Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron

Care of Devil's Tongue and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.